Do heat pumps work in Michigan? Here are the answers to some common questions to help you decide if this technology is right for you.
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New tool could help Detroiters plant more trees
American Forests tree equity analyzer quantifies the environmental and economic benefits of tree planting.
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How Planet Detroit will defend democracy in 2024: Our commitment to you
American democracy is facing a systemic crisis. Here’s how Planet Detroit is fighting back.
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Report for America adds Planet Detroit as local newsroom, opens applications for reporters
Planet Detroit seeks a reporter to serve Southwest Detroit.
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New EPA grants to fund air quality initiatives in Detroit
Grants will support air quality monitoring network, Gordie Howe International Bridge study.
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5 ways to have a greener Detroit holiday season
A planet-friendly guide to the holiday spirit.
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Republicans and Democrats want community solar. Why won’t Michigan legislators enable it?
Advocates say big utilities wield their influence in Lansing to maintain control over renewable energy.
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These 10 numbers reveal Detroit’s invisible air pollution problem
Cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia are linked to air pollution, which causes more than 700 premature deaths per year in Detroit.
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Will data improve air quality in Detroit? Not without community action, residents say
Air monitoring required by the Clean Air Act helped reduce pollution over decades. But data alone won’t ensure residents breathe healthy air.
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What can be done to improve air quality in Detroit?
Although cleaner now than before, many communities still breathe dirty air.