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The U.S. EPA strengthened its soot air quality standard from 12 micrograms per liter to 9 micrograms. Members of the Great Lakes Business Network are happy with the rule.
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Democrats in the state Legislature have simultaneously introduced bills that would amend the state's pollution cleanup laws. Opponents say they'll drive away business.
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A new study finds pollution remediation efforts improve property values in the Great Lakes region.
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Michigan's legacy of industrial pollution continues to taint the flesh of fish in the state's lakes and rivers. Warning signs only do so much. River walkers tell anglers about the risks.
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Stellantis' Mack Avenue automobile plant continues to receive citations from EGLE due to foul odor emissions. Listen to today's pod to hear how the pollution is affecting neighboring residents.
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On yet another bad air day, we are joined by the Michigan state climatologist to learn about the weather patterns bringing and keeping the wildfire smoke in Michigan.
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An oily sheen is spread a quarter mile along the Flint River at Whaley Park. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has staff on site.
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More on the smoke in Michigan and the weather patterns bringing it in, then a glass blowing artist based in West Michigan.
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How to protect yourself from the wildfire smoke. Then, green burials in West Michigan and revisiting a culinary prison education project in Coldwater, MI.
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The goals of the remediation include clean up and protection from off-site contamination. There's also a plan for an affordable housing development.