Voting and the Environment in Metro Detroit

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Planet Detroit brings you truthful, comprehensive, and intelligent reporting on local environmental and health issues you care about so you can face this election with confidence.

NSF cancels air pollution research grant focused on Detroit’s most polluted ZIP code

The Trump administration’s decision to cut a $10,000 National Science Foundation grant has halted an air pollution research project in Southwest Detroit.

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak and Koby Levin April 30, 2025April 29, 2025

Planet Detroit’s environmental voter guide to the 2024 Michigan general election

OUR COVERAGE

Why is Trump choosing Michigan for his 100-day milestone?

President Donald Trump will mark his first 100 days in office with a rally in Macomb County, Michigan, and will also travel to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, his first foreign trip in his second term.

by Associated Press April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Trump’s executive orders could cost Michiganders and slow climate action

by Brian Allnutt January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Michigan legislators push for water affordability in lame duck

by Brian Allnutt December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Key figure in Trump’s Michigan victory named senior adviser on Arab American outreach

by Associated Press December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Where did all the climate voters go?

by Grist November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Trump’s Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It’s a shift seen in his labor pick

by Associated Press November 24, 2024November 24, 2024

Poll: Majority of Trump voters want to protect the EPA

by Brian Allnutt November 21, 2024November 24, 2024

Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about picks for key positions

by Associated Press November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Michigan voters worry about food prices, but experts say Trump’s plans may raise grocery bills

by Associated Press November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Trump inherits Biden-funded Michigan projects, including Detroit’s I-375 overhaul

by Associated Press November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Dearborn’s Arab Americans shift from Democrats to Trump

by Associated Press November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Trump’s election could reverse key climate policies

by Associated Press November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leader

by Associated Press November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Republicans seize majority in Michigan House, ending Democrats’ historic trifecta

by Associated Press November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

How Michigan pro-environment candidates and issues fared in the 2024 election

by Brian Allnutt November 6, 2024November 8, 2024

Trump’s comeback victory, after reshaping his party and national politics, looks a lot like Andrew Jackson’s in 1828

by The Conversation November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Slotkin and Rogers locked in fierce battle for Michigan Senate seat

by Associated Press November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

You voted, Detroit!

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak November 5, 2024November 7, 2024

Central Michigan voters are deciding 2 open congressional seats in the fight for the US House

by Associated Press November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

Planet Detroit’s Michigan election results: Who won the key races?

by Associated Press and Nina Misuraca Ignaczak November 5, 2024November 7, 2024

I’m a Muslim immigrant and a psychiatrist living in Michigan – I haven’t decided how to vote yet

by The Conversation November 4, 2024November 5, 2024

Detroit resident voices election concerns and hopes

by Ambirr Momon November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Sustainability and women’s rights: Michigan voter’s push

by Estefania Arellano-Bermudez November 3, 2024November 3, 2024

Riverview Head Start worker on voting and environmental issues

by Estefania Arellano-Bermudez November 2, 2024November 3, 2024

Detroit’s small business owners voice concerns on health, climate, and voting

by Meghan Rutigliano November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

Community journalism in Southwest Detroit: Tackling air quality and voter engagement

by Isabelle Tavares October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

2024 race: Are economic issues sidelining climate and LGBTQ+ rights?

by Michigan Advance October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Environmental issues compete with economic worries in tight Downriver House race

by Brian Allnutt October 30, 2024November 3, 2024

Detroit Action director Anthony Baber on why voting and housing matter

by Meghan Rutigliano October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Detroit voter worries about climate, Palestinian genocide and healthcare gaps

by Meghan Rutigliano October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

VOICES: Biden-Harris team tackles Michigan’s urgent water safety issues

by Ebony Twilley Martin October 28, 2024October 27, 2024

VOICES: Why Harris and Walz are Michigan’s safest bet for reliable transportation

by Saul Levin October 27, 2024October 27, 2024

Francis Grunow on Detroit’s role in our democracy

by Meghan Rutigliano October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

Nonprofit tech expert reveals voting priorities in Detroit

by Ambirr Momon October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

Ann Arbor voters to decide on sustainable energy utility

by Brian Allnutt October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

The climate change stakes of the Harris-Trump election

by Grist October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Eminem, Obama rally in Detroit for Harris

by Associated Press October 22, 2024October 24, 2024

Harris vows to boost middle class, education at Detroit rally

by Isabelle Tavares October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

DTE looms large in competitive Downriver House race

by Brian Allnutt October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

State says anti-renewable group violated campaign finance law following Planet Detroit investigation

by Brian Allnutt October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Could a Kamala Harris presidency spark federal action on drinking water affordability?

by Gary Wilson October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Arab American and Muslim voters in Detroit weigh Gaza and climate in presidential race

by Isabelle Tavares October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Radioactive waste, renewable energy weigh on race that could decide control of the Michigan House

by Brian Allnutt October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’

by Associated Press October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

VP nominee Vance blasts EVs, immigration at Traverse City rally

by Izzy Ross, IPR, Claire Keenan-Kurgan and Alvin Jones October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Rogers pushes electric vehicle disinformation in bid for Michigan Senate seat

by Brian Allnutt September 25, 2024October 2, 2024

Why the cost of water for poor Black Detroit voters may be key to Kamala Harris winning – or losing – Michigan

by The Conversation September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories

by Associated Press September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Oakland County water commissioner race focuses on water affordability

by Brian Allnutt September 12, 2024September 13, 2024

Climate change debate: What Trump and Harris had to say

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak September 11, 2024September 16, 2024

RFK Jr. stays on Michigan ballot

by Associated Press September 10, 2024September 10, 2024