Michigan data centers would destroy state’s nation-leading climate plans, opponents charge
Data centers would give tax credits to tech giants while potentially providing electric utilities an “off-ramp” from the MI Healthy Climate Plan.
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Michigan AG to sue fossil fuel companies over climate damage
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Proposed Detroit fugitive dust ordinance moves forward
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