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"Detroiters Grapple With Unknowns As Lead, Arsenic Found At Demo Sites"

"Arsenic and lead are among the contaminants found at dozens of Detroit neighborhood demolition sites, according to the first round of test results released by the city late last month amid state and local investigations — at least one criminal — into potentially toxic dirt used as backfill across hundreds of vacant lots."

Source: Detroit Free Press, 01/14/2026

Miccosukee Blocked Alligator Alcatraz. Then Trump Blocked Land Return Bill.

"After the tribe sued to stop an immigration detention center, the White House vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have expanded Miccosukee land and environmental stewardship."

Source: Grist, 01/13/2026

"Congress Is Rejecting Trump’s Steep Budget Cuts to Science"

"Congress is racing to undo thousands of cuts to federal science programs that President Trump called for last year when planning the government’s current budget." "After the White House called for billions of dollars in funding reductions, senators and representatives said they wanted to safeguard and even boost funds for basic research."

Source: NYTimes, 01/13/2026

States Need More Help Replacing Lead Pipes. Congress May Cut Funds Instead.

"The Senate is taking up a spending package passed by the House of Representatives that would cut $125 million in funding promised this year to replace toxic lead pipes. "

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/13/2026

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