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environment2 years ago

Michigan Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Gerald R. Ford Airport for PFAS Contamination

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority for PFAS contamination, citing releases of the harmful chemicals into the water supply. PFAS, a class of man-made chemicals linked to various illnesses including cancer, has been found in residential drinking water wells and streams near the airport. The lawsuit seeks remediation, monitoring costs, and damages for the loss of natural resources. The airport claims to have been actively working to address the issue and is disappointed by the lawsuit.

via WOODTV.com|
#and-energy#environment#gerald-r-ford-international-airport
weather2 years ago

Poor Air Quality and Severe Storms Expected in Metro Detroit

The Air Quality Alert in Metro Detroit has been extended through the end of the week, with readings ranging from unhealthy to very unhealthy. Thunderstorms are possible in the area, with the primary threats being gusty winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. The weekend forecast includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms on both Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to near 90°.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#air-quality-alert#metro-detroit#michigan-department-of-environment
local2 years ago

Heat Waves Force School Closures and Early Dismissals in Multiple U.S. Cities

Thousands of residents in Waterford Township were without power due to unidentified causes, resulting in school closures. The National Weather Service declared much of southeast Michigan would be under an air quality alert Thursday. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy declared June 1 to be an action day for elevated levels of ozone, alerting pollutants are expected to be in the unhealthy for sensitive groups range.

via Detroit News|
#air-quality-alert#local#michigan-department-of-environment