Donovan McKinney
Coverage of Donovan McKinney in the Nexus archive.
- What it means that the EPA wants to call Detroit’s air ‘clean’ and why residents say it isn’t
The EPA proposes to redesignate Detroit's air quality as meeting national ozone standards, but residents and environmental advocates argue that pollution levels remain dangerously high, particularly in Southwest Detroit, citing health issues like asthma and cancer. A recent study by the American Lung Association graded Detroit's air an 'F' due to ozone and pollution levels.
- Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Detroit AQI above 500, exposing longstanding pollution problems
Canadian wildfire smoke caused Detroit's air quality index (AQI) to exceed 500, a hazardous level, exacerbating existing pollution issues in Southwest Detroit. The area faces long-term health impacts from over 40 major and minor polluters, prompting State Sen. Stephanie Chang and Rep. Donovan McKinney to introduce legislation addressing cumulative pollution effects in overburdened communities.
- Michigan Legislative Black Caucus proposes reparative justice bills
The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus has proposed reparative justice bills to establish a state office for descendants of slavery, launch a reparations commission, and implement data collection subcategories. The bills aim to address historical harms through research and resource coordination, though they do not include immediate reparations payments. Speaker Matt Hall expressed opposition to funding reparations, and the legislation was sent to a committee with a history of stalling bills.