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Breathe Free Detroit Update: Riding for Climate and Rallying Community
News  |  October 30, 2018
The Detroit trash incinerator is still spewing toxic chemicals and harmful particles, so we’re still at work on the Breathe Free Detroit campaign, and it’s been an eventful autumn for campaign activities both in and out of the city.
Michigan: November 6 Vote Yes on Prop 2 to End Gerrymandering
News  |  October 30, 2018
Voters should choose their politicians, not the other way around. When you go to the polls next Tuesday, we urge you to vote YES on Proposal 2 to replace gerrymandering in Michigan with a fair, impartial, and transparent process for drawing voting district maps.
Take Action: Tell EPA and DOT that you oppose any weakening of federal fuel economy standards
News  |  October 18, 2018
the Clean Air Act requires submitted comments to be considered by the EPA before issuing a final ruling. Though The process for submitting comments can be somewhat cumbersome, it really can make a difference. Take the time to be heard today. 
A Year in Environmental Education
News  |  September 26, 2018
With a new school year in full swing, the Ecology Center is excited to be back in Michigan’s schools. As a preview of what’s ahead in this year’s jam-packed environmental education calendar, we reflect on some of the accomplishments of the 2017-2018 school year.
47th Annual Dinner to Feature Obama EPA Head, Honor Worker Health Leader
News  |  September 26, 2018
On Oct 10th, the Ecology Center will host its 47th annual dinner. This year we celebrate the company of distinguished guests Gina McCarthy & Franklin Mirer. Ms. McCarthy, head of the EPA under President Obama will deliver the keynote speech. Dr. Mirer will accept the Munzel Award
Fifth Graders Win Recycling Challenge
News  |  September 10, 2018
Fourteen area public schools were invited to participate in the challenge, and three fifth-grade students from Heritage School in Saline produced an educational video to earn this year’s prize.
Rediscovering Ann Arbor's Zero Waste Mojo
News  |  September 10, 2018
For years, the City of Ann Arbor managed to overcome global recycling counter-pressures with smart investments and good policy.  Now it’s kicked off a planning process to write a new solid waste management plan for the community.
State Addressing Incinerator Stench
News  |  August 30, 2018
As Detroiters keep speaking up about the stench, the state is stepping up its response to this longstanding problem. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s office sent a letter on July 31 to DRP attorneys, formally notifying them of what neighbors already know: that the curren
Coming to the Table: Event Unites Healthcare and Food Systems
News  |  August 30, 2018
At the end of June, the Ecology Center and the Detroit Food Policy Network, in partnership with Health Care Without Harm, hosted healthcare and community food systems professionals for a learning and networking event, Harvesting Health: Food as Prevention.
Breathe Free Detroit Welcomes Organizer
News  |  August 30, 2018
Campaign organizer KT Andresky is a seasoned activist and a Detroiter who has lived in the shadow of the incinerator for over a decade. “The thing I’m most excited about is that this is an opportunity for me to do right by my own community,” Andresky says.
Misguided Trump Administration Policy Aims to Lower Vehicle Fuel Standards
News  |  August 30, 2018
The Trump administration’s new proposal to freeze fuel economy standards in 2020 is so blind to changes in the automotive industry that they may actually do more harm to automakers than help them, and potentially take billions from consumer pocket-books at the same time. 
Meet Bryan Ukena, RAA’s New CEO
News  |  August 30, 2018
In July, national industry leader Brian Ukena took the helm of Recycle Ann Arbor as its new CEO. Ukena comes to the Ecology Center subsidiary after serving as Co-President of Minnesota-based Eureka Recycling, the nation’s largest non-profit recycler.
Action Alert: Support Climate Ride for Clean Air in Detroit
News  |  July 23, 2018
This September, two Ecology Center staff members are taking to the streets—and trails—in the fight to end toxic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the Detroit trash incinerator. They’re driven by a simple conviction: everyone deserves to breathe clean air.
Vote YES for Transit on August 7
News  |  July 23, 2018
The Ecology Center urges you to vote YES to support transit in Michigan’s August 7 primary election if it appears on your ballot. Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Ypsilanti Township ballots include a proposal for voters to renew a millage that continues AAATA expanded services.
Fight to Stop DTE Gas Plant Isn’t Over Yet
News  |  July 23, 2018
We’ve been working for months to stop DTE Energy’s costly plan for a massive new natural gas plant, and we’re not giving up.

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