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DONATE Open Search Search for: Search Menu Accountability News Solutions Community Guides Voices Democracy Deep Dives Open dropdown menu Exhausted in Detroit: Our air quality problem Living with PFAS in Metro Detroit Planet Detroit Neighborhood Reporting Lab Inundated: Flooding and vulnerable communities in the Great Lakes region Inside Detroit textile recycling and circular fashion economy Metro Detroit’s Rainy Future Climate Poems & Prose Social Determinants of Health Filling Our Plates Lead in Detroit Events RESOURCES:Air Violation Tracker Technical Assistance Jobs Home Homepage Film, panel highlight environmental injustices in Southwest Detroit and Dearborn by Erica Hobbs October 2, 2024October 4, 2024 Sign up Most recent Planet Detroit’s environmental voter guide to the 2024 Michigan general election What we’re reading: Vance ducks climate change science, Michigan residents suffer more severe fall allergies, with climate change to blame Metro Detroit teen entrepreneur creates sustainable period product brand to reduce waste Governor Whitmer discusses environmental justice and Drive SAFE bill during Hispanic Heritage Month ¿No puede pagar sus facturas de agua o electricidad en Detroit? Estos programas pueden ayudarle Load more posts Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again. Accountability Audit highlights DTE and Consumers’ poor tree trimming and aging infrastructure by Brian Allnutt September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 Michigan advocates hail ‘groundbreaking’ settlement to civil rights complaint over hazardous waste facility by Brian Allnutt September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Are Virginia’s power-hungry data centers a warning for Michigan? by Brian Allnutt August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 USDA falls short on bridging gap with Detroit urban farmers by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 NEWS AI’s environmental footprint: How much energy does it take to run ChatGPT? October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Michigan Black mayors urged tax breaks for Silicon Valley data giants in a letter to lawmakers. One problem: Not everyone actually signed it. October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 It’s now easier than ever to see environmental pollution in your area September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 Michigan House OK’s data center tax break that advocates say threatens climate goals September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 DEmocracy & Voting VP nominee Vance blasts EVs, immigration at Traverse City rally October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Rogers pushes electric vehicle disinformation in bid for Michigan Senate seat September 25, 2024October 2, 2024 Why the cost of water for poor Black Detroit voters may be key to Kamala Harris winning – or losing – Michigan September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Get local independent news in your inbox. Sign up Community What we’re reading: Democrats struggle to win over Michigan autoworkers September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 Detroit wetlands offer up urban nature September 17, 2024September 18, 2024 Free film festival documents landfills, water pollution and lead poisoning September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Survivors of the world’s worst industrial disaster turn to Detroit activists September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 GUIDES Planet Detroit’s guide to running in Detroit September 26, 2024October 2, 2024 Can’t pay your energy or water bills in Detroit? These programs can help September 26, 2024October 2, 2024 Who is working to preserve and restore wetlands in Metro Detroit? September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 What Metro Detroiters should know about wetlands September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 SOLUTIONS To cut Black infant mortality, Henry Ford program supports Black moms The odds are against Black babies who die at three times the rate of white babies in Michigan. This maternal care program aims to change that. by Tatiana Walk-Morris September 5, 2024September 16, 2024 Eastside Detroit nonprofit embraces affordable EV rentals Detroit’s Eastside Community Network is pioneering an affordable EV carsharing program, empowering residents with sustainable transportation options in underserved neighborhoods. by Ethan Bakuli August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 Residents tackle flooding and climate with Detroit River watershed management plan The plan aims to create a ‘recipe book’ for actions that community members can use to improve the Detroit River watershed. by Ethan Bakuli June 5, 2024September 17, 2024 Wayne County ‘trying to show up’ for public health through air quality data Dr. Abdul El-Sayed hopes air quality data will have implications for future enforcement and legislation. by Christine Ferretti May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Michigan Black moms at center of ‘Momnibus’ healthcare reform effort A community-driven legislative package aims to uplift Black maternal healthcare, proposing systemic changes to address racial disparities impacting Black mothers and babies. by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month It’s easy to get caught up in the myths about climate activism, particularly in today’s polarized political environment. So, let’s take a moment to explore the truth about three of… by The Conversation April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 VOICES OPINION: Detroit River restoration more important now than ever by Tricia Blicharski September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 OPINION: Detroit’s fugitive dust ordinance won’t protect residents by A J Johnson August 13, 2024August 23, 2024 Opinion: Supreme Court’s decision puts America’s health and safety at risk by Ashley Rudzinski August 12, 2024August 13, 2024 OPINION: Bird flu offers a wake-up call for Michigan agriculture by Kathleen Longo July 31, 2024 GUEST COLUMN: Michigan’s new lead rule for drinking water is six years old. How are we doing? by Elin Betanzo July 26, 2024August 10, 2024 OPINION: Data centers in Michigan pose the ‘other’ existential threat from AI  by Martin Kushler July 10, 2024August 10, 2024 POETRY Breathing and Peace October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 I am tired of trying to be an environmentally friendly student, so here is a love letter  October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 An Infinite Loop October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Ecology of Migration on Detroit River October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Facebook Page Twitter Instagram Linkedin Get informed about your environment and your health. Read us on Apple News & Google News Our mission is to produce quality climate, equity, health, and environment journalism in the public interest that centers grassroots voices, holds power accountable, spotlights solutions, and serves the community. 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