A 2013 MIT study found that a typical pair of running shoes produces 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. These local recycling programs and partnerships and programs aim to reduce that.
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Climate change fueled last year’s extreme wildfires — some more than others
A new report finds last year’s wildfires in Canada, Greece, and the Amazon were at least three times more likely — and up to 20 times more likely — than they would have been without human-caused planetary warming.
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Warmer-than-normal fall likely in Michigan
Early fall temperatures in Michigan will likely be higher than average, but are predicted to return to normal for the winter.
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Detroit Air Quality Tracker: The latest on local air quality and wildfire smoke
What you need to know about Canadian wildfire smoke and Detroit air quality all in one place. Updated regularly.
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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.
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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
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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.