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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipCollaborationEquity and Environmental JusticeHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeUpper Peninsula tribe closer to compensation for land seized by the U.S. government
-The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community would get $34 million if legislation passed by the U.S. Senate is approved by the House and signed by President Joe Biden.
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Books, Authors, Art and MusicDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageFeature LeadFlintGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHistory and CultureInfrastructureInterviewLatest NewsLeadNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsGreat Lakes Now sits down with director of Flint water crisis film “Lead and Copper”
-William Hart, director of a documentary about the Flint water crisis called “Lead and Copper,” joined Great Lakes Now’s Anna Sysling for a discussion about the film.
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AdvocacyClimate ChangeDetroitEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitFeature HomepageFlintLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchTED Countdown: Musician Tunde Olaniran from Flint, Michigan on the role of art in the climate crisis
-They were asked to perform one of their latest works for the TED Countdown Summit at the Fillmore Detroit. Olaniran took to the stage with four backup dancers to retell the story of the Yuruba creation myth.
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DetroitEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitFeature HomepageLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeTEDTED Countdown: Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice executive director Laprisha Berry Daniels on providing support, preparing for future
-In her talk, Daniels looked to the past to figure out how to help us navigate the future with three pillars — acceptance, aid and adaptation.
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Climate ChangeDetroitEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNew YorkNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchTEDTED Countdown: BlocPower CEO Donnel Baird on greening America’s buildings, improving communities
-On Friday, Donnel Baird spoke at the TED Countdown Summit about greening America’s buildings with his company, Blocpower.
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AdvocacyAuthorsEquity and Environmental JusticeGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsEnvironmental justice, climate resilience are top priorities for new Great Lakes executive
-Working with communities impacted by lead poisoning and climate change in the spotlight for the National Wildlife Federation’s new Great Lakes leader, Rebecca Meuninck
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipClimate ChangeDetroitEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganNewsOne DetroitPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsClimate change could spell catastrophe for Detroit’s older homes
-Climate change continues to have an impact on residents in Southeast Michigan. As heavy rains have become more frequent, so has the flooding.
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AdvocacyAuthorsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipClimate ChangeEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsFormer U.N. adviser warns on water futures trading, elevates water crisis to level of climate
-Canada’s Maude Barlow says Michigan, Canada Line 5 dispute is on the “back burner” between Trudeau and Biden.
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipClimate ChangeDetroitDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitFeature HomepageGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsMichiganMunicipalitiesNewsOne DetroitPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWeathering the floods: Detroit neighborhood faces uncertain future due to climate change
-One Detroit visits the hard-hit Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood to learn about how climate change and flooding are impacting the area.
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AuthorsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipClimate ChangeDetroitEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitFeature HomepageGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganMunicipalitiesNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchThe StatesEnvironmental justice expert questions Michigan’s subsidies for electric vehicles
-Concern over EV affordability for lower income groups and who will bear the burden of the environmental risk that comes with EV production.
