This series is funded through a civic science and journalism collaboration grant through Rita Allen Foundation with support from the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University. Journalism organization Planet Detroit and Outlier Media and civic science organization Ecology Center partnered to produce these stories for this project. Planet Detroit and Outlier Media made all editorial decisions independently of Ecology Center, which provided technical expertise and guidance.
Delray residents proved right by new study on toxic dust
The study comes as the city considers more stringent fugitive dust regulations.
Detroit family tackles asthma with DIY air filters — and measures the results
Dominique and Aidan Johnson participated in a study to measure the impact of inexpensive air filters on indoor air quality in Southwest Detroit. Here’s their journey.
What can be done to improve air quality in Detroit?
Although cleaner now than before, many communities still breathe dirty air.
Will data improve air quality in Detroit? Not without community action, residents say
Air monitoring required by the Clean Air Act helped reduce pollution over decades. But data alone won’t ensure residents breathe healthy air.