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Allison Torres Burtka

Allison Torres Burtka is a freelance writer and editor in Metro Detroit. More by Allison Torres Burtka

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WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE?

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Guides ● October 8, 2022 March 13, 2023

A Planet Detroit Climate Guide

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

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Community ● June 7, 2022 February 22, 2023

Detroiters try ice climbing at Pictured Rocks during Michigan Ice Fest

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Community ● February 17, 2022 February 22, 2023

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

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Accountability ● March 18, 2021 February 22, 2023

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

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Community ● July 14, 2020 February 22, 2023

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Why biodiversity matters in urban areas like Detroit

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Opinion ● June 11, 2020 February 22, 2023

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