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
Detroit residents gather for a “collective imagining” of what community-owned power could look like.
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How do the recycling programs in Michigan stack up? We asked a state expert.
For a broader perspective on how Michigan recycling systems compare with national statistics, we contacted a market development recycling specialist.
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‘Green burials’ grow in popularity as alternatives to traditional funerals
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
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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Stories of 2 Black vegans (and a spouse) navigating a meat-free lifestyle in Detroit
Black people are more than twice as likely to embrace a vegan lifestyle, despite inequitable food access. Here are three stories of vegan Detroiters.
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What Trump and Project 2025 could mean for Michigan’s environment
The conservative plan to radically transform the federal government could hurt Michigan’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and clean up PFAS pollution.
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What we’re reading: Bacteria closes Belle Isle Beach, plus even more Detroit Riverfront Conservancy shakeups
Health officials closed Belle Isle Beach on Monday, but samples showing elevated bacteria were taken before the weekend’s hot temps.
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Being vegan in Detroit is easier than ever. Here’s how.
Planet Detroit’s guide to vegan-friendly options in and around the city.
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Canadian wildfires are heating up, bringing smoke to Michigan
This year’s fires are much smaller than 2023’s historic blazes. However, persistent dry conditions in Western Canada could mean more fires and smoke are coming.