Planet Detroit is empowering local makers and small businesses by curating a sustainable holiday gift guide, spotlighting eco-friendly and socially responsible products and services.
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Planet Detroit honored with Sierra Club Michigan journalism award
Planet Detroit, honored with the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter’s Environmental Journalism Award, highlights the power of independent journalism in advocating for communities facing pollution. Meanwhile, Dr. Dolores Leonard’s recognition as the 2025 Jane Elder Environmentalist of the Year underscores her leadership in the 48217 community’s fight for environmental justice.
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EES Coke Battery exec: Pollution controls cost more than Zug Island facility is worth
EES Coke Battery’s net worth is about $135 million to $155 million, executive vice president testifies Thursday.
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$1 billion data center plan hits roadblock in Howell Township
Planning commission vote follows a seven-hour public meeting and outpouring of resident concern over impacts to water resources and energy prices.
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What we’re reading: Detroit’s east side grapples with sewer odors during pipe work
The Oakland Macomb Interceptor Drain district says the odors are temporary and result from necessary flow diversions during sewer rehabilitation work.
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Gordie Howe bridge poised to open as US-Canada truck traffic slows: Low-income Detroiters decide whether to stay or go
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to link Detroit and Windsor, promises to boost trade and ease traffic. Yet it also stirs worries about pollution, local community disruption, and the impact of ongoing trade tensions.
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Attorneys sketch out Saline Township’s options in data center fight
Threat of monetary damages adds to risk for rural township fighting data center.
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DTE Energy witness defends Detroit’s air quality in Zug Island trial testimony
Toxicologist Kathryn Kelly agrees with statement that Detroit’s air quality is “very good” in Wednesday testimony.
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Washtenaw communities fight data center developments: ‘Not soft touches’
Data center proposals in Washtenaw County force local officials to weigh in on massive developments that could bring significant local tax revenue — and transform rural landscapes.
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Trump, Tylenol, and autism: What to know as warning spurs confusion in Michigan
Michigan families and doctors are grappling with President Trump’s claim that Tylenol during pregnancy could lead to autism, despite mixed study results and the largest study showing no link.