The system being tested by the Trucks Off Our Streets coalition tracks Detroit truck traffic using cameras and air quality monitors.
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VOICES: Inflation Reduction Act jobs, investments power Michigan’s future
The rollback of Inflation Reduction Act investments risks the undoing of progress in communities across Michigan, writes Elevate CEO Dr. Anne Evens.
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Planet Detroit reporters explore environmental justice in Chicago
Planet Detroit journalists attend a three-day workshop in Chicago, delving into urban environmental justice. They explored how legacy pollution and zoning impact marginalized communities, gaining insights into the cumulative pollution burdens faced by vulnerable groups.
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How do transportation struggles affect the health of Detroiters? New project aims to find out
In Detroit, where public transit often falls short, journalist Eleanore Catolico will investigates how lack of reliable transportation impacts health care access for older adults, people with disabilities, and those managing chronic conditions, through a partnership with Planet Detroit’s Neighborhood Reporting Lab and the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism.
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Detroit auto theft victims take matters into their own hands: ‘Frustrating’
Auto theft is a persistent issue in Detroit despite declining crime rates. Victims, leveraging GPS and social media, criticize the police for treating auto theft as a low priority, raising concerns about community safety and trust.
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GUIDE: What to do when Detroit air quality is poor
Planet Detroit’s guide to air quality, including the Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality index and the six criteria air pollutants identified in the Clean Air Act.
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Detroit’s ghost streams: Maps of hidden waterways combat city’s flooding problem
This story was produced in collaboration with the Detroit River Story Lab, a University of Michigan initiative that supports local efforts to center the river as a site of connection and belonging. The Lab’s local journalism portfolio includes the Detroit River Stories podcast series, the 100 Years Ago Today blog, and the Detroit River Beat, a collection of student-authored […]
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Sewage showdown: Oakland County fights back against Macomb’s accusations
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy plans to fine Oakland County for sewage discharges into Lake St. Clair, while officials advocate for a regional solution to tackle the root causes of these overflows.
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Canadian wildfire smoke triggers Michigan air quality alert: What you need to know
As Canadian wildfire smoke blankets Michigan, EGLE’s air quality alert urges residents to limit outdoor activities, avoid burning, and keep windows closed, highlighting the health risks for sensitive groups statewide.
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Great Lakes energy bills are rising: Federal cuts could add to the pain
These articles are part of a series in partnership between Great Lakes Now and Planet Detroit. Read the whole series here. Sherita Hamlin has watched her utility bills more than double in recent years. On Chicago’s West Side, summer air conditioning is a luxury she now rations. Groceries and entertainment for her five children take a […]