What you need to know about Canadian wildfire smoke and Detroit air quality all in one place. Updated regularly.
Posted inDemocracy
Planet Detroit’s guide to influencing your elected officials
Michigan advocates say you have more power than you think to shape environmental policy, especially at the state level.
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Study: 2023 Canadian wildfires led to 169 deaths in Michigan
Public health expert says Michigan residents need to recognize the deadly risk posed by smoke waves and take measures to protect themselves and their communities.
Posted inAccountability
USDA falls short on bridging gap with Detroit urban farmers
The director of the USDA Detroit office quit shortly after a national urban agriculture convening last week in Detroit.
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Eastern Market’s problem? Half a million pounds of food waste
The nonprofit’s efforts to reduce waste —including large-scale composting and a food rescue initiative — have met mixed success.
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What we’re reading: A smaller DTE rate increase? Detroit lead pipes on the mend? Are more E-bikes a good thing?
Warren incinerates sludge, Metro Detroit floods and Windsor gets a new national park
Posted inNeighborhood Reporting Lab
VOICES: Detroit’s fugitive dust ordinance won’t protect residents
Living in Detroit’s Hubbard-Richard neighborhood means enduring relentless dust and toxic air from constant construction, while a new ordinance offers little relief.
Posted inVoices
Opinion: Supreme Court’s decision puts America’s health and safety at risk
For years, Americans have relied on expert-driven regulations to protect our health and safety. Now, with technical decisions being made in courtrooms, our everyday well-being is at risk. Here’s why that’s a problem.
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A farewell from Planet Detroit intern Jada Vasser
My internship with Planet Detroit is sadly ending, and I’m incredibly thankful for my experiences and the fantastic people I’ve met.
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Detroit parks inspire Marcus Elliot’s award-winning musical project
Elliot collaborates with Detroit Parks Coalition on a new project celebrating the city’s parks, earning him the prestigious 2024 Joyce Award.