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Water rights activists continue years-long push for a statewide affordability plan on World Water Day

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson March 28, 2023January 19, 2024

Michigan “has a black eye on this issue,” one advocate said.

Electricity cables covered in ice after frozen rain phenomenon
Posted inAccountability

Can Michigan’s troubled utilities handle the climate crisis?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 23, 2023January 20, 2024

Recent hearings reveal the ‘elephant in the room’ – government and business forced to confront the climate crisis.

Annual ragweed in bloom close-up view with selective focus on foreground
Posted inCommunity

Allergies kicking in already? Blame it on climate change.

by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit March 23, 2023January 19, 2024

The allergy season is starting earlier each year due to increased CO2 and a longer growing season.

Air source heat pump setup outline concept. Efficient domestic central heating system for family home. Sustainable and energy saving solution for households. Optimal heat energy generation technology.
Posted inGuides

Has the heat pump’s era arrived? What Michiganders need to know.

Avatar photo by Britny Cordera March 23, 2023June 17, 2024

A Planet Detroit Climate Guide |
Residential heat pumps were something out of a science fiction novel for decades, especially in colder climates. But technology has advanced. Here’s what you need to know.

Posted inCommunity

Rare butterfly spotted in Detroit park, ‘first in decades’

by Rob Streit March 23, 2023January 19, 2024

Regal fritillaries were once more common in Michigan. But with so much prairie habitat loss, it is considered a vulnerable species.

Posted inSolutions

Seeking energy security from Highland Park, Michigan, to Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

Avatar photo by Angela Lugo-Thomas March 17, 2023January 19, 2024

A trip to my birthplace of Puerto Rico gave me a glimpse into what’s possible for my adopted home of Highland Park.

Posted inVoices

OPINION: DTE & Consumers Energy offered clear lessons at this week’s power outage hearings. Legislators need to act on them.

Avatar photo by Jackson Koeppel March 16, 2023January 19, 2024

To fix utilities, lawmakers must stop the bleeding, treat the disease and follow up with preventative care.

Posted inSolutions

Coalition proposes $1.5 billion plan to fix Michigan’s aging housing stock, boost health and combat climate

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Brian Allnutt and Nina Misuraca Ignaczak March 16, 2023January 20, 2024

A state funding proposal aims to help fill the gap between home repair needs and available resources.

Posted inGuides

Why an Alaskan oil project sparked national outrage

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 13, 2023January 20, 2024

Juan Jhong Chung, climate justice director for the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, told Planet Detroit that his organization was keeping an eye on the issue because it could signal the administration’s priorities on climate action and environmental justice.

Posted inAccountability

Michigan legislators introduce bipartisan bill package to enable community solar

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak March 9, 2023January 19, 2024

The proposal would allow Michigan residents and businesses to subscribe to a portion of production capacity from off-site solar facilities, with the production being credited towards their utility bills.

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