Environmentalists in Michigan are rallying for the introduction of more stringent “polluter pay” laws in light of several environmental disaster zones cropping up across Southeast Michigan, including harmful spills in Riverview and Warren. The push for updated legislation comes after a corrosive substance oozed its way up to the surface near McLouth Steel Corp.’s old site and the accidental discharge of electroplating chemicals into Bear Creek. The incidents have ignited communities and local politicians alike to demand action that ensures polluters are held financially accountable for their mess.