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Swabbing mixed breed baby chicks to test for bird flu.
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OPINION: Bird flu offers a wake-up call for Michigan agriculture

by Kathleen Longo July 31, 2024

Michigan’s fourth confirmed H5N1 bird flu case in a farm worker is prompting measures to overhaul farming.

Posted inNews

DTE’s Norcia tells shareholders data center bills have Governor’s support

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 29, 2024August 2, 2024

Controversial data center bills could doom Michigan’s climate goals but be a boon for DTE shareholders.

Detroit water quality is illustrated in an image of a faucet pouring into a glass.
Posted inVoices

GUEST COLUMN: Michigan’s new lead rule for drinking water is six years old. How are we doing?

Avatar photo by Elin Betanzo July 26, 2024March 19, 2025

Michigan has enacted the toughest regulations to curb lead in drinking water, mandating the replacement of all lead service lines by 2041, enhanced water testing, and stricter lead limits to mitigate lead exposure in Michigan water.

Detroit riverfront
Posted inNews

What we’re reading: The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy scandal, plus a solar future in flux

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak July 25, 2024

The lawsuit alleges extravagant purchases with conservancy funds and a 12-year conspiracy involving former CFO William Smith, his family and the best man at his wedding.

A man sits at a desk in an office
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Detroit Islamic center offers free mental health services to anyone in need

by Allie Jacobs July 25, 2024August 23, 2024

Mental healthcare carries a stigma in the Muslim American community. This program aims to provide services to those in need.

Belle Isle Beach at sunset.
Posted inAccountability

High E. coli levels at Belle Isle Beach reveal weaknesses in state’s testing program

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 25, 2024

Communication and delayed testing results kept Belle Isle Beach open despite high E. coli levels.

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Metro Detroiters open up about the emotional impacts of DTE Energy power shut-offs

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares July 25, 2024

Detroit residents gather for a “collective imagining” of what community-owned power could look like.

A collage of images of bales of crushed cans, jugs, bags and other recyclable materials.
Posted inNews

How do the recycling programs in Michigan stack up? We asked a state expert.

by Doug Tribou July 24, 2024

For a broader perspective on how Michigan recycling systems compare with national statistics, we contacted a market development recycling specialist.

A piece of bark in the shape of a heart sits on a tree in a moss covered forest.
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‘Green burials’ grow in popularity as alternatives to traditional funerals

Avatar photo by Erica Hobbs July 24, 2024

For those looking to reduce their carbon footprints even in death, green options, though still relatively rare, are available in Michigan.

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Planet Detroit’s guide to using the Air Quality Index

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

With growing concerns over wildfire smoke and widespread access to air quality monitoring via smartphones, more people are becoming aware of the Air Quality Index, or AQI.  This measure of pollution risk may be especially useful in Detroit, which has been affected by smoke from Canadian wildfires and received and ‘F’ for air quality in […]

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