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Planet Detroit is an independent nonprofit local news organization designed to inform you about the environment and public health in Detroit and Michigan. Our Canadian wildfires coverage focuses on accountability, solutions and community reporting, and we have a deep commitment to engaging with the community.

Canadian wildfire smoke on the Detroit River.
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Climate is adding to Detroit air quality problems: American Lung Association

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Detroit’s failing air quality grade in the American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report highlights the impact of climate change and wildfire smoke, as over 77 million people nationwide face unhealthy PM 2.5 pollution spikes.

An aerial view shows mostly river
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Detroit Air Quality Tracker: Moderate air quality persists in Metro Detroit amid warm, dry weather

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak September 17, 2024September 17, 2024
A person uses a hose to put out flames during a wildfire.
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Climate change fueled last year’s extreme wildfires — some more than others

Avatar photo by Grist August 19, 2024August 26, 2024
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Detroit Air Quality Tracker: The latest on local air quality and wildfire smoke

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak August 19, 2024September 5, 2024
Lake Erie toxic algae blooms are not visable in stunning shot of the lake with an autumn landscape and sunset.
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What we’re reading: Lake Erie is still toxic ten years after Toledo water advisory

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak August 8, 2024August 8, 2024
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Detroit Air Quality

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 20, 2024September 5, 2024
Fish flies, also known as mayflies cling to a street lamp pole.
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What we’re reading: What do fish flies do?

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
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Canadian wildfire smoke is triggering outdoor air quality alerts across the Midwest. It could pollute the indoors, too

Avatar photo by Inside Climate News May 15, 2024May 17, 2024
Downtown Southfield in a haze caused by the smoke from the Canadian wildfires in 2023.
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Dirty air: Wayne County gets ‘F’ in 2024 State of the Air report

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt April 25, 2024May 17, 2024
A map of Canada shows the extent and severity of drought conditions that could contribute to Canadian wildfires. The scale used runs from D0 Abnormally dry to D4 Exceptional drought.
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Canadian smoke could hit Michigan again this summer

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 21, 2024May 17, 2024

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