Sustainability

Longform DTE workers make upgrades to power lines near Dixboro in fall 2024. The utility says it is investing $200 million in Ann Arbor's infrastructure over the next five years. But the city is pushing back against DTE's request to raise electricity rates. Sustainability

Ann Arbor takes key role in pushing DTE Energy for lower rates and improved infrastructure

Elinor EppersonMonday, June 2, 2025
Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up. Sustainability

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
Longform The University of Michigan Synthetic Biology Team. Sustainability

U-M student project proposes solution for cleaning up Ann Arbor's Gelman dioxane plume

Elinor EppersonWednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News U-M assistant professor Jovan Kamcev places a filter membrane between two electrodes, which measure how well the membrane conducts electricity. This helps his team predict how well it can purify water. Technology and Innovation

U-M researchers develop cheaper, easier method to make seawater safe to drink

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 19, 2025
Longform Center for Sustainable Systems grad students Molly Russell and Paige Greenberg with Associate Director Shoshannah Lenski. Sustainability

Big House, big environmental impact: How U-M is reimagining sustainability at Michigan Stadium

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 12, 2025
Innovation News Ann Arbor logo Sustainability

Ann Arbor announces discounts and rebates for electric lawn care gear

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 12, 2025
Longform Luther Blackburn with Katelyn Zak in front of her home that had its lead service lines replaced by YCUA. Healthy Communities

Initiative aims to identify lead plumbing in Ypsi-area homes

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 29, 2025
Longform Ypsilanti City Manager Andrew Hellenga at the Peninsular Dam. Sustainability

Ypsi secures funds to remove aging Peninsular Dam in 2026

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story Etienne Charles. Arts and Culture

Jazz trumpeter brings multimedia performance on climate change to Ann Arbor

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, January 8, 2025
Longform YCMS Principal Charles Davis. Community Development

What gives you hope for Washtenaw County in 2025?

Concentrate staffWednesday, December 18, 2024
Innovation News A chef demo at the 2024 Ann Arbor Local Food Festival. Sustainability

Ann Arbor plans cookbook to advance carbon neutrality goals

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 18, 2024
Longform Krystal Steward and Derrick Miller by the excavation for Bryant Community Center's geothermal installation. Sustainability

This Ann Arbor neighborhood is transforming into a sustainable energy hub, thanks to local nonprofit

Elinor EppersonWednesday, December 11, 2024
Longform A rendering of SouthTown. Sustainability

New Ann Arbor development aims to set an example for eco-friendly living

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 23, 2024
Longform Parker Mill County Park. Sustainability

Top 5 places to see fall colors in Washtenaw County

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, October 16, 2024
Longform Ypsilanti's Prospect Park. Community Development

Residents seek to restore native plant garden at former lake in Ypsi's Prospect Park

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 18, 2024
Innovation News Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor leads a bike parade at the 2023 Green Fair. Sustainability

A2ZERO Green Fair brings sustainability education and fun to downtown Ann Arbor

Clifton Kirkman IIWednesday, September 18, 2024
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