DTE is seeking a $163 million gas rate hike as the Trump administration puts the future of federal dollars for utility customers in doubt. @planetdetroit.org

Like these songs (albums) that don't seem to have a beginning or an end.

Air quality is looking rough this morning, especially out towards Ann Arbor. Seems to be improving though.

DTE’s rate hike request comes as Trump administration puts the future of federal dollars for utility customers in doubt: planetdetroit.org/2025/11/dte-...

DTE is seeking a $163 million gas rate hike as the Trump administration puts the future of federal dollars for utility customers in doubt. @planetdetroit.org

I love that this article ends with "civic next steps"

Michigan regulators address some “stranded asset” risk from data centers, but don't add requirements to protect clean and renewable energy standards. MPSC also sets up a process for addressing traditional cost allocation that could shift data center costs onto other ratepayers. @planetdetroit.org

No shortage red flags in this @planetdetroit.org report on a new data center in rural Michigan. Among them fast-tracking approval, climate off ramp and carbon capture. @brianallnutt.bsky.social reports. planetdetroit.org/2025/11/dte-...

Michigan regulators address some “stranded asset” risk from data centers, but don't add requirements to protect clean and renewable energy standards. MPSC also sets up a process for addressing traditional cost allocation that could shift data center costs onto other ratepayers. @planetdetroit.org

“If this build out of data centers happens...it is going to enable companies like DTE & Consumers to opt out of clean energy standards,” Sean McBrearty, Michigan director for the nonprofit Clean Water Action, told Planet Detroit. “They’ll get to build more gas plants (&) charge Michigan ratepayers.”

We need to "call in" Ren and Stimpy, not call them out. Their rambunctious behavior cannot stand — but we must not resort to carceral or shame-based faux-solutions.

DTE looks to fast-track OpenAI facility, while environmental advocates raise alarms over utilities’ plans to build more gas plants to meet massive energy needs of data centers: planetdetroit.org/2025/11/dte-...

Bill in Grand Rapids weighed in on SNAP cuts: “How do I feel about it? I curse Donald Trump and his entire party of sycophants and lickspittles to the seven[th] circle of hell, now and for all time."

The government shutdown is blocking funding for LIHEAP, an energy assistance program that helped over 400k Michiganders keep their heat on last winter, assisting another 129k with year round support. @planetdetroit.org

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Last chance to turn it off. On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default. To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.

The comrades at… People magazine covering our current spectacle of wealth and privation.

The government shutdown is blocking funding for LIHEAP, an energy assistance program that helped over 400k Michiganders keep their heat on last winter, assisting another 129k with year round support. @planetdetroit.org

If you or someone you know is in need of food resources -- please check out the resource list below that my team has compiled. Also, 2-1-1 is an excellent resource to call for food & other resources. FAQ from MDHHS: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assist...

“On a scale from one to 10, the AI-bubble concern is: people posting memes of Christian Bale’s character from The Big Short, squinting in disbelief at his computer monitor.”

Government shutdown and interruption of LIHEAP are only the latest issue for the utility assistance program, which had its staff cut by the Trump administration: planetdetroit.org/2025/10/lihe...

The chair of Michigan’s utility regulator warns “lumpier” data center power demand growth could stick other customers with costs: planetdetroit.org/2025/10/data...

America’s finest news source has entered the data center discussion:

Wyandotte drinking water has not been treated with fluoride in a decade: planetdetroit.org/2025/10/wyan...

Ypsilanti council opposes University of Michigan data center with resolution that draws attention to potential environmental impacts and Los Alamos’ nuclear weapons work. planetdetroit.org/2025/10/ypsi...

Facing a lawsuit from landowners and data center developer, Saline Township opts for a settlement that earmarks funding for the community. planetdetroit.org/2025/10/sali...

Current favorite

More great data center reporting by @brianallnutt.bsky.social and @planetdetroit.org that I'm not really seeing elsewhere in metro Detroit. I especially love the "Civic next steps: How you can get involved" section (end of the article)

One of the best photos I’ve ever taken and it was with an iPhone, five years ago. In Louisville. I never figured out the story behind this. And sadly the building was torn down.

Michigan regulators are considering a Consumers Energy case that could indicate how the state plans to protect residential customers from potential price hikes caused by power-hungry data centers. buff.ly/pmnDsJT

Wayne County judge upholds injunction that bars waste shipments with elevated radiation from Army Corps sites to the Wayne Disposal landfill: planetdetroit.org/2025/10/judg...

Thinking about how much of their violence has been normalized already, how scenes that caused shockwaves 6 weeks ago are now part of the rhythm of daily life. Watched a TikTok from a daughter who has to do her parents' laundry & get their groceries because they're in hiding. This is just it now

Happy Columbo’s Day

Sage advice from Animal, if the Muppet percussionist were to be put in charge of CBS News.

Wyandotte officials to decide on the future of water fluoridation a decade after dropping the additive with little public notice: planetdetroit.org/2025/10/wyan...

Spoke with cnn while sitting on the floor of my hotel room hallway bc my family were asleep in the other room.

"Fascism sees its salvation in giving these masses not their right, but instead a chance to express themselves... The logical result of Fascism is the introduction of aesthetics into political life... All efforts to render politics aesthetic culminate in one thing: war." (W. Benjamin, 1935)

"Advocates are particularly concerned over the facilities’ use of Pfas gas, or f-gas, which can be potent greenhouse gases, and may mean datacenters’ climate impact is worse than previously thought. Other f-gases turn into a type of dangerous compound that is rapidly accumulating across the globe."

Detroit City Council resolution highlights the cost of plastic waste, including the health threat posed by microplastics and nanoplastics. planetdetroit.org/2025/10/detr...

I don’t like how MLive started using AI to generate these little weather articles. It ends up being kind of like a swirl of discrete sentences that describe aspects of the weather forecast. There’s info in there, but it keeps remarking that there might be frost as if it’s new info each time

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to decide on budget legislation that would cut funding for Michigan’s environmental regulator by 7%, down from a proposed 19% cut, and protects health care and transit funding. planetdetroit.org/2025/10/mich...

Zodiac killer murders again, challenging legal bounds

Opponents of this private equity takeover include consumer advocates like the Attorney General, state lawmakers, utility customers, environmental groups, large power users, and a judge who reviewed the terms of the transaction. And yet!

I'll be repping @planetdetroit.org and talking about data centers with Stateside on @michiganpublic.bsky.social today at 3 pm and 8 pm.

"Trump Tells Unprecedented Meeting of US Military Leadership Democrats Are 'Enemies Within'" is today's headline.

We are thrilled to announce that @aadl.org plans to acquire the Ann Arbor Observer! Public ownership of local news media is more important than ever, and this acquisition builds on years of partnership and archival work to ensure the future of this priceless community asset. aadl.org/node/647334

Got a sustainable gift idea for 2025? Planet Detroit is listening Planet Detroit is supporting local makers and small businesses by curating a sustainable holiday gift guide, spotlighting eco-friendly and socially responsible products and services. buff.ly/o5jVeMZ

RIP Kaleb Horton kalebhorton.ghost.io/2025-so-far/

Political participation at local public meetings matters! @planetdetroit.org @brianallnutt.bsky.social planetdetroit.org/2025/09/data...