October 17, 2025
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In partnership with the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of Michigan is planning to build a $1.25 billion data center in Ypsilanti. The plan has received pushback from local residents due to the potential environmental impact it could have. Samantha Stewart, Ypsilanti resident and Stop The Data Center organizer, opposes the center due to the water and electricity consumption, which have the potential to double power costs for residents. She also discussed her dislike for the amount of power the University has over communities and its exemption from zoning laws.
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A research study on the relationship between seasonal allergies and suicide rates was published in the Journal of Health Economics in September, revealing a 7.4% overall increase in national suicide rates during periods of high pollen levels. Joelle Abramowitz, associate research scientist at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research and researcher on the study, said that she believes smaller shocks could also increase suicide rates for those already in a vulnerable mental health state.
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