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.
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EPA’s fluoride review fast-tracked: What does it mean for your water?
The EPA is fast-tracking a fluoride review after a report tied high levels to lower IQs in children, amid public doubts about water fluoridation. The agency’s role is limited to setting fluoride’s maximum contaminant level.
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What we’re reading: Polar vortex incoming
A stretched polar vortex threatens 230 million Americans with subzero temperatures, snow, and ice, echoing hurricane-like impacts.
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PFAS: The ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in all Great Lakes
PFAS, synthetic chemicals used for waterproofing and stain resistance, are now threatening the Great Lakes, a crucial water source for millions.
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Can a proactive plan tame asthma in Detroit?
In Detroit, where asthma rates are among the highest in the nation, researchers and doctors are pioneering new therapies to modernize treatment. This chronic disease impacts nearly every American family and costs the US health care system $82 billion annually.
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Affordable clean energy in Ann Arbor: Can a city-created utility deliver?
Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility, backed by voters, aims to empower residents and businesses with solar, battery storage, and geothermal energy access, eliminating upfront costs while staying linked to DTE’s grid.
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Michigan drinking water expert ousted from EPA council: A warning to whistleblowers?
The dismissal of Elin Betanzo from the National Drinking Water Advisory Council by the EPA has sparked concerns about retaliation against those advocating for science-based policies. Her removal follows a seven-month investigation into her signing of a letter criticizing Trump-era environmental rollbacks, highlighting the challenges faced by experts prioritizing community health and transparency.
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Will Trump’s weaker air standards put your health at risk?
Environmental health advocates and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib warn that the Trump administration’s rollback of PM 2.5 air quality standards could exacerbate health risks in already burdened communities like Detroit.
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Climate work continues in Michigan: SEMCOG advances plan for Metro Detroit
Sixty-four percent of Southeast Michigan’s greenhouse gas emissions are from residential and industrial buildings, according to a Southeast Michigan Council of Governments climate report.
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Planet Detroit neighborhood reporting lab applications now open
Planet Detroit is launching applications for the 2026 Neighborhood Reporting Lab, marking our third year of training and publishing community reporters across Metro Detroit. The Neighborhood Reporting Lab is a paid, hands-on program for people who want to tell stories about their neighborhoods, with a focus on environmental health, climate and local solutions. Participants receive […]