While Michigan is known for its beautiful scenery, we look into the industrial pollution that once bolstered our economy but is now depleting our natural resources and poisoning our residents.
Experts say Michigan can do a better job clearing contaminants that linger from the state’s industrial past and avoid leaving blighted properties in the future. They offer five suggestions.
There is growing concern among Democrats and Republicans about what they view as one-sided corporate giveaways in the rush to attract EV investment to Michigan. Lawmakers from both sides say they are now pushing for change.
Older, abandoned factories are often located near what businesses seek today: highways, rail, full utilities and access to workers. Investing in tainted sites carries financial risk and higher costs, but there are also rewards.