Here’s a roundup of data center news we’re watching at Planet Detroit as we cover the environmental and financial impacts of the developments in Michigan communities.

Ypsilanti Township escalates fight against U of M, Los Alamos project The Ypsilanti Township board formally resolved March 31 to oppose the construction of a University of Mich...

Tribal member Kevin Harris glides his canoe through the slow-moving waters of the Pine Creek, a quiet stream that winds south of Battle Creek, Michigan, near the town of Athens.

The only sounds on this quiet and peaceful day are the canoe paddle breaking the water surface with each rhythmic stroke, the soft swishing sound of the wild rice stalks hitting the side o...

Planet Detroit’s neighborhood reporters are local residents who cover health, environment and climate issues in their neighborhoods. The Lab is made possible with the generous su...

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and ALI SWENSON
Associated Press

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could lead to new...

Sheffield’s first State of the City targets wages, housing, property taxes Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield used her first State of the City address Tuesday to call on corporate employers to match the city’s new living wage of $21.45 per hour. The speech at Mumford High School highlighted a homeownership initiative with Dan Gilbert; plans to cut Detroit’s natio...