Planet Detroit engaged the community to share holiday gift ideas that are sustainably produced or promote an eco-friendly lifestyle, resulting in options from handmade ceramic soap pumps to reusable utensils and countertop composting bins.
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Trump’s Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It’s a shift seen in his labor pick
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary, reflecting a shift where union members are increasingly backing Republicans, even as the AFL-CIO and United Auto Workers supported Democrat Kamala Harris in the presidential race.
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Study warns of climate risks to hazardous waste facilities near southern Lake Michigan
A report reveals hazardous waste facilities face climate risks, urging the EPA to offer training and support for managing these threats.
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Planet Detroit seeks an Editor
Planet Detroit seeks a smart and kind Editor to elevate our award-winning newsroom and support our growth as a digital media organization centered on climate, equity, health and environmental journalism in Metro Detroit and Michigan. This role is critical to producing impactful stories that amplify community voices, hold power accountable and spotlight solutions to help […]
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Poll: Majority of Trump voters want to protect the EPA
Former EPA officials say Trump is likely to press forward with efforts to weaken the agency, while Michigan advocates say budget cuts could impact environmental justice programs in the state.
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Michigan’s renewable energy siting law under legal fire
Local governments are challenging the Michigan Public Service Commission over a law that grants the state authority to approve large-scale renewable energy projects, arguing that the commission did not adhere to the proper process to implement the law.
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Planet Detroit’s urgent call: Support environmental journalism now
Contribute to our sustainable gift guide and help fellow Planet Detroiters make the holiday shopping season a little greener.
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Could Dearborn Works make green steel? Advocate say now is the time.
Clean energy and environmental justice advocates in Dearborn, Michigan, are pushing for the city’s steel mill to switch to green steel, powered by hydrogen and renewables, promising job creation and reduced air pollution.
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What We’re Reading: Michigan’s green energy fight, PFAS protections, and water affordability deadlines
Michigan communities are challenging a new law that centralizes permitting power for solar and wind farms at the state level. Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could overturn Michigan’s strict PFAS drinking water limits. Lawmakers are also working to expand the utility aid program to assist residents struggling with energy bills.
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In Detroit’s Poletown East neighborhood, residents find healing among the trees
Detroit’s Poletown East residents turned a vacant lot into Circle Forest, a tree park offering a peaceful city retreat and encouraging nature enjoyment.