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Michigan water utilities face new cybersecurity risks after recent attacks
Michigan's water utilities are under the microscope after a cyberattack hit operational technology nationwide. State agencies are now offering free cybersecurity risk checks to help utilities shore up defenses and protect residents.
Michigan lawmakers weigh year-round E15 fuel sales
A bill in the Michigan House could open the door to E15 gasoline at pumps all year by dropping summer vapor pressure limits. If lawmakers approve it, drivers across the state may see new fuel options.
Michigan Moves to Take Over Carbon Capture Project Permitting
Michigan lawmakers are pushing to shift oversight of underground carbon storage wells from the federal government to the state, hoping to speed up approvals, attract private investment, and support jobs in manufacturing and energy.
Jackson Races to Replace All Lead Water Pipes by 2036
Jackson, Michigan is working to replace thousands of lead water service lines, aiming to remove every lead pipe in the city within the next decade. The city is focusing first on neighborhoods with the most lead lines.
Longview pulp mill disaster exposes years of safety violations
A chemical tank collapse at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington killed 11 workers in May. State and federal records show the mill had a long record of safety complaints, equipment failures and toxic chemical releases before the tragedy.
Lawmakers Push New Funding After Cyberattacks on Water Utilities
After cyberattacks linked to Iran targeted water systems in at least seven states, federal and state lawmakers are proposing new funding and oversight to strengthen utility cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure from future threats.
Michigan Air Quality Monitoring Gaps Leave Many Without Local Data
Large areas of Michigan, especially in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, lack air quality monitors, leaving residents without accurate information during wildfire smoke events and other pollution spikes
Triadelphia Reservoir Water Contact Advisory Issued for Residents
WSSC Water has issued a month-long advisory urging people and pets to avoid direct contact with Triadelphia Reservoir water after harmful algal blooms were detected. Recreation remains open, but extra precautions are recommended for all visitors.
Frog and Toad Monitoring Reveals Species Shifts in Southeast Michigan
Long-term monitoring by Friends of the Rouge shows four frog species declining and several others increasing in the Rouge River watershed, raising questions about habitat changes and climate impacts in southeast Michigan.
Report: Broadband Projects Face Permit Delays Across U.S.
A new report finds that nearly 7,000 broadband projects funded by the $42 billion BEAD program will require more than 86,000 permits, with many projects facing complex and lengthy approval processes at federal, state, and local levels.
Anne Arundel County Beaches Reopen After Bacteria Advisory Lifted
Four beaches in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, have reopened to swimmers after a two-week closure due to elevated bacteria levels. Health officials cleared Oyster Harbor, Epping Forest, YMCA Camp Letts, and Londontown at Midland following new water tests.