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Posted inNews

Detroit kids with asthma face absenteeism, but help is within reach

by Allison Torres Burtka January 10, 2025January 29, 2025

Detroit’s chronic absenteeism is alarmingly high, with asthma as a major factor. Many children lack proper asthma treatment, resulting in missed school and hospital visits.

Posted inGuides

Planet Detroit’s guide to running in Detroit

by Allison Torres Burtka September 26, 2024October 2, 2024
Posted inNews, Solutions

House bills aim to protect Michigan’s pollinators

by Allison Torres Burtka September 11, 2023January 19, 2024
An environmental justice illustration shows people planting trees
Posted inGuides

Environmental justice: A beginner’s guide

by Allison Torres Burtka October 8, 2022August 6, 2024
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Posted inCommunity

Detroit Parks Coalition aims to uplift and enhance city parks, build ‘place-based equity’

by Allison Torres Burtka June 7, 2022January 19, 2024
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Detroiters try ice climbing at Pictured Rocks during Michigan Ice Fest

by Allison Torres Burtka February 17, 2022January 19, 2024
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Posted inAccountability

School siting report, Marathon consent order address concerns about pollution in schools

by Allison Torres Burtka March 18, 2021January 19, 2024
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Posted inCommunity

Detroiters Do Science: What we found (so far) in our urban neighborhoods

by Allison Torres Burtka July 14, 2020January 19, 2024
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Why biodiversity matters in urban areas like Detroit

by Allison Torres Burtka June 11, 2020January 19, 2024

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