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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 climate change coverage focuses on accountability, solutions and community reporting, and we have a deep commitment to engaging with the community.

A trail of pollen being blown from cock's-foot grass
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Allergies, meet climate change: ‘April was a pretty bad month’

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli May 15, 2025May 16, 2025

Detroiters with allergies are feeling the impact of climate change, as the city’s pollen season has grown by 31 days since 1970, exacerbating allergy symptoms. Remedies favored by allergists include closing windows; showering and changing clothes after outdoor activities; and using nasal sprays and eye drops.

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
California wildfire
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Trump’s executive order wipes climate change from federal websites: ‘It’s really demoralizing’

Avatar photo by Grist March 18, 2025March 18, 2025
"Do Not Dig" sign at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy in Southwest Detroit
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Southwest Detroit school built atop contaminated site not impacted by nearby flood, officials say

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares March 13, 2025March 13, 2025
Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in autumn.
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VOICES: Urgent action needed as Michigan’s natural resources face climate threats

Voices contributor Abby Carlson with pet dog. by Abby Carlson March 11, 2025March 12, 2025
Farm in New York
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USDA’s climate data purge sparks lawsuit

Avatar photo by Grist March 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Debbie Stabenow
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Ex-Senator Stabenow warns Congress: Don’t roll back environmental gains

Avatar photo by Grist March 6, 2025March 6, 2025
Southwest Detroit water main break
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Climate change could trigger more water main breaks like Southwest Detroit disaster

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Detroit skyline at dawn.
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Michigan climate action plans must better address marginalized communities: study

Avatar photo by Capital News Service February 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Gifts wrapped in brown paper and wrapped with string.
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2024 Detroit Gift Guide: Eco-friendly finds for a greener holiday

Avatar photo by Tarryn Mento November 26, 2024December 3, 2024

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