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Can a proactive plan tame asthma in Detroit?
In Detroit, where asthma rates are among the highest in the nation, researchers and doctors are pioneering new therapies to modernize treatment. This chronic disease impacts nearly every American family…
Affordable clean energy in Ann Arbor: Can a city-created utility deliver?
Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility, backed by voters, aims to empower residents and businesses with solar, battery storage, and geothermal energy access, eliminating upfront costs while staying linked to DTE’s…
GUIDE: Resources to help Detroit residents travel to medical care
In Detroit, lack of transportation leaves patients vulnerable, but new initiatives aim to bridge the gap. St. Patrick Senior Center, Rides to Care, and DDOT Now offer crucial rides to…
Detroit’s urban farms, food aid groups rally to close SNAP gap: ‘Perfect storm of hungry people’
Among some of the city’s urban farms, the SNAP pause spotlights a broader mission to make Detroit a food sovereign city, capable of feeding residents healthy and culturally relevant food all…
Jefferson Chalmers looks to seawalls to overcome flood insurance burden
“It’s such a unique neighborhood, and there’s a lot of work that needs to be done to come up with a fix that is equitable,” says Jefferson Chalmers resident Dan…
House bill would expand FEMA coverage for flooded, moldy Michigan basements: ‘There needs to be some equity’
“It is so bizarre as a member of Congress, finding out that FEMA will come and cover getting a new furnace or water heater, but won’t actually cover the actual…
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What to know about freezing pipes in Metro Detroit
As Metro Detroit faces prolonged cold, plumbers report a rise in frozen and burst pipes, urging homeowners to act. Insulating exposed pipes and letting faucets drip overnight can prevent costly damage.
How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers communities to monitor progress and safeguard against lead exposure.
Data centers in Michigan: What you need to know
As data centers proliferate across the Great Lakes, driven by AI’s soaring demands, communities face a dual reality: economic growth and environmental challenges.
GUIDE: How to recycle electronics in Southeast Michigan
Over 50 million metric tons of electronics are discarded globally each year, and much of the waste goes to landfills, leaking harmful substances into the environment, says Chloe Pyne, the Detroit Zoo’s sustainability coordinator.
What is the Michigan Public Service Commission and what does it do?
Read Planet Detroit’s guide to the Michigan regulator that decides how much you pay utilities for electric and natural gas service, and learn how you can participate in these decisions.