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Wildfire smoke is back in Detroit. A cheap, DIY air purifier can help
As Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Detroit, a simple $40 DIY air purifier made from a box fan and furnace filter can help protect your lungs. Here’s how to build…
Mold takes hold in Metro Detroit basements after floods, sewage backups
Frequent heavy rainfall in Southeast Michigan over the last decade has raised awareness of indoor mold among homeowners and renters. As water recedes after a flood, mold can develop within…
Repeat flooding is creating public health crisis in Detroit: ‘Long-term trauma’
Ethan Bakuli reported this story while participating in USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication and Center for Health Journalism 2025 Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellowship as well…
GUIDE: How Detroiters can prepare for flooding
A guide to help Detroit homeowners and renters protect their homes from flooding, including emergency alerts, damage claims, and safety tips.
Solar panel group buys spread across Michigan as residents band together for discounts
Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.
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…
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What to do when Detroit air is polluted with wildfire smoke
As wildfire smoke drifts across borders, its health impacts are felt unevenly. Vulnerable groups like those with chronic conditions, pregnant women, children, and first responders face heightened risks.
Guide: How Michigan’s process for setting DTE, Consumers rates factors into midterms
As utility rate hikes pile up and data centers add power demands, Michigan’s Public Service Commission faces growing pressure to balance infrastructure needs with affordability for Metro Detroit ratepayers.
How to save money on your DTE bill during Michigan heat waves
DTE Energy charges higher electricity rates from 3-7 p.m. on weekdays during summer months. Here’s how Metro Detroit residents can lower their bills during heat waves by shifting energy use to off-peak hours.
The IRS will send your church or school a check. The deadline is May 15.
Tax-exempt organizations in Michigan that installed solar panels, EV chargers, or other clean energy equipment in 2025 can claim federal rebates worth 30%-70% of project costs. The filing deadline is May 15, 2026.
Is your air safe? A guide to cumulative pollution impact in Southwest Detroit
Bills introduced the Michigan Legislature would require the state’s environmental regulator to conduct cumulative impact assessments. What does this mean for environmentally burdened Southwest Detroit?
