Planet Detroit has been reporting on efforts to get Metro Detroit’s BIPOC families outdoors since we started. In honor of Earth Day, we’re proud to bring you this film documenting some of the groups that have emerged over the past several years.
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Climate change has Detroit, other U.S. cities rethinking what kinds of trees to plant
In Detroit, officials are planting hardy trees like the Eastern redbud, American witch hazel and White oak that can withstand extreme heat and flooding.
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Detroiters reclaim Earth Day for environmental justice
Earth Day was first celebrated more than 50 years ago, but even today, the environmental movement remains white-led. This year, as several city organizations plan inaugural Earth Day celebrations, they are aiming to reclaim the day for Black and brown Detroiters.
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OPINION: Why power outages are a public health problem and demand a legislative solution
The disruption and personal loss caused by the recent power outages should serve as a wake up call to the Michigan legislature.
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Pure Michigan brand capitalizing on ‘diversity’ to reach younger audiences
Travel Michigan official acknowledged some audiences may see the move as superficial or opportunistic.
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Detroit advocacy groups chart a course to cleaner air
Legislators plan to introduce bills to account for cumulative impact, hold polluters accountable.
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Black infant mortality rates spiked in Detroit after record low in 2019
Black mothers and babies fare worse than white counterparts in the city and state–and it’s worsened since the pandemic. Here’s why and what’s being done to address it.
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City files lawsuit against repeat blight violator in Core City
After months of resident pleading, the City of Detroit has filed a lawsuit against a developer in Core City that has been illegally using his property to dump and store solid waste.
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Why it’s hard for homeowners to go solar in Michigan. (Hint: it’s not the weather.)
For most prospective solar buyers, the biggest obstacle to going solar is the upfront cost.
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Southwest Detroiters want a truck route ordinance now; city officials tell them to wait on ‘another study’
Residents say the clock is ticking to make changes to zoning rules or pass a truck route ordinance.