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Evacuations rising in Michigan oil spill | detnews.com | The Detroit News
Students dive into Fox River water quality research | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette
Workers try to grasp Michigan oil spill toll on wildlife | freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Oil spill: Chicago Mayor Richard Daley lashes out at Michigan over oil spill - chicagotribune.com
More News...State Legislature encourages vibrant cities with passage of Complete Streets measure today
Complete streets will maximize tools like sidewalks, bike lanes and curb cuts to link people to businesses, public transit and workplaces.
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MEC: Michigan oil disaster should be a wake-up call to voters, candidates as primary election nears
Oil spill highlights need for strong legislative support to establish, fund strong protections for Michigan's natural resources
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Saturday action aims to end Detroit’s wasteful incineration in favor of clean energy, jobs
Environmental advocates, Teamsters, and neighborhood residents will march together on Saturday, June 26 to demand the closure of the country’s largest waste incinerator. By engaging in street theater and colorful, positive actions, representatives of Detroit’s pollution-impacted communities will bring attention to the need for a just transition from burning waste, coal and diesel to building a better, cleaner future for Detroiters.
Read More2010-06-25
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