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Lake Erie toxic algae blooms are not visable in stunning shot of the lake with an autumn landscape and sunset.
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What we’re reading: Lake Erie is still toxic ten years after Toledo water advisory

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Warren incinerates sludge, Metro Detroit floods and Windsor gets a new national park

Posted inDemocracy

Advocates optimistic Harris could champion environmental justice

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 7, 2024August 10, 2024

Michigan advocates say Kamala Harris could be an environmental justice champion.

Posted inNews

Detroit organizers demand a public hearing ahead of DTE’s latest proposed rate hike 

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares August 1, 2024

DTE asked for a $456 million revenue hike just four months after state regulators approved $368 million.

Posted inNews

What we’re reading: Michigan’s landfills lead on methane 

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak July 31, 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.

Posted inGuides

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

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 31, 2024August 9, 2024

What environmental voters need to know about how to vote in the Michigan primary and the important races and initiatives on the ballot.

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City council approves first phase of Detroit solar farms plan

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 31, 2024August 6, 2024

Council President Sheffield voices concern over ‘imminent’ legal action against the plan and DTE’s involvement as a developer.

People wait in line outside a building.
Posted inNews

Nonprofits deliver more halal meals to seniors, as demand and need rise

by Mickey Lyons July 31, 2024

Creating the program from scratch was a slow and laborious process, but now Dearborn’s Halal Meals on Wheels program is a national model.  

Posted inNews

Black Tech Saturday brings together Detroit climate and health innovators

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli July 31, 2024August 12, 2024

Climate and public health entrepreneurs find community in Detroit’s growing Black tech ecosystem.

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A Planet Detroit guide to ‘sustainable’ meat options in Metro Detroit

Avatar photo by Amy Oprean July 31, 2024August 6, 2024

Here’s your guide to being a carnivore with a conscience in Metro Detroit.

Cheryl Porter
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GLWA’s Cheryl Porter makes history as water association’s first Black woman president

Jada Vasser by Jada Vasser July 31, 2024August 23, 2024

Porter is chief operating officer for the Great Lakes Water Authority. She’s focused on helping advance Black women in STEM.

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