Residents of western Wayne County face potential health risks as a bench trial examines the impact of radioactive waste shipments, with experts highlighting the need for effective shielding to mitigate exposure.
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A night of change: Detroit 2030 District’s annual kickoff party promises a greener future
The Detroit 2030 District’s annual Kickoff Party on February 26, 2026, will unite building professionals, sustainability advocates, and community leaders to champion strategies that cut carbon emissions in Detroit’s built environment.
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Nessel challenges DTE’s Saline data center contract
Nineteen Michigan communities consider moratoriums on data centers due to water usage and environmental impact. Plus, aging infrastructure strains detailed.
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Jim Dandy Ski Club brings Black winter recreationists together — and creates family along the way
In a celebration of community and resilience, the Jim Dandy Ski Club — the nation’s first Black ski club — hosted its annual “Blackout” event at Mt. Brighton, drawing over 100 members and visitors. This gathering not only highlights the club’s historic role in promoting Black participation in winter sports but also underscores the ongoing efforts to create inclusive spaces in traditionally exclusive activities.
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Planet Detroit expands team with two key hires to deepen environmental reporting and community impact
Planet Detroit is amplifying its community-centered environmental journalism by welcoming Ian Solomon and Ashley Woods Branch. Solomon, an advocate for outdoor access and environmental justice, joins as Outdoors Reporter. Woods Branch, focused on sustainable support for accountability journalism, steps in as Chief Officer of Partnerships and Revenue.
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Planet Detroit’s Ethan Bakuli selected for national science-health-environment fellowship
Planet Detroit’s Climate Solutions and Service Journalism Reporting Fellow Ethan Bakuli has been selected as one of six journalists for the 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) program, marking the latest recognition of his collaborative work at the intersection of climate, health, and environmental justice. The fellowship is a collaboration of the Association of Health […]
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From neighbors to narrators: Detroiters find their voice in Planet Detroit’s lab
Planet Detroit’s Neighborhood Reporting Lab empowers local voices, addressing the lack of diversity in environmental journalism by training community writers to tell the stories of their own neighborhoods.
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Trial over radioactive waste shipments to Wayne County landfill begins: ‘Unreasonable activity’
Former Detroit and Wayne County health official Abdul El-Sayed testifies about the health risks posed by Manhattan Project radioactive waste.
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Data center news: Los Alamos to use planned Ypsilanti Township data center for nuclear stockpile research
Concord Infrastructure Partners gives nine Michigan communities 48 hours to decide on $285 million data center proposal, with no takers.
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U of M data center event fails the transparency test, residents say
Residents of Ypsilanti Township voiced concerns over the University of Michigan’s $1.2 million data center project, fearing increased power bills, environmental impacts, and lack of community benefits.