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Michigan’s Air Quality Under Scrutiny | Lansing News
This summer, Michigan faced smoky skies from Canadian wildfires, exposing gaps in the state’s air quality monitoring system. With only 45 sites—just two in the remote Upper Peninsula—environmental advocates argue coverage is insufficient to capture localized pollution spikes. EGLE defends its network, claiming it meets federal standards and that readings within 20 miles are accurate enough. But critics insist pollution doesn’t care about boundaries and demand smarter, more strategic expansion—especially as extreme weather events become more frequent. New monitors are planned for Detroit and…
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