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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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House bills aim to protect Michigan’s pollinators

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Community ● September 11, 2023

Pollinators are in decline. Advocates hope to support them by banning certain pesticides from use on public lands and protecting milkweed.

WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE?

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Guides ● October 8, 2022

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

Detroiters try ice climbing at Pictured Rocks during Michigan Ice Fest

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Community ● February 17, 2022

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

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Accountability ● March 18, 2021

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

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Community ● July 14, 2020

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Why biodiversity matters in urban areas like Detroit

By Allison Torres Burtka ● Opinion ● June 11, 2020

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