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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 Detroit environmental justice coverage focuses on accountability, solutions and community reporting, and we have a deep commitment to engaging with the community.

Danny Dolley stands with his bicycle in Chandler Park on Detroit's east side.
Posted inNeighborhood Reporting Lab

Chandler Park’s Danny Dolley leads charge for healthier communities, cleaner watersheds

Avatar photo by Shayla Zimmerman June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Danny Dolley, a lifelong Detroiter, is driving change in Chandler Park with initiatives like bike tours, community gardens, and flood preparedness.

The roof of the Stellantis plant on Detroit's east side.
Posted inNews

Michigan fails to follow its own ozone pollution rules: Sierra Club

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Shayla Zimmerman of Planet Detroit's spring 2025 Neighborhood Reporting Lab.
Posted inNeighborhood Reporting Lab

Environmental justice starts at home, says Shayla Zimmerman. A Detroit flood started her career trajectory.

Avatar photo by Yara Reda March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Protester holds sign that reads: "Protect The Protectors. Fund The E.P.A."
Posted inNews

EPA axes environmental justice offices: What’s next for overpolluted communities?

Avatar photo by Grist March 21, 2025March 21, 2025
Posted inDemocracy

Planet Detroit’s environmental voter guide to the 2024 Michigan general election

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt November 3, 2024November 5, 2024
A map of Michigan with a legend.
Posted inNews

It’s now easier than ever to see environmental pollution in your area

Avatar photo by Capital News Service September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
High levels of PFAS found in Muskegon Lake foam, is raising alarms
Posted inNews

What we’re reading: What’s in the Muskegon Lake foam?

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak September 26, 2024October 2, 2024
A woman holds a microphone up to a man speaking from a seated position among an audience.
Posted inNews

Community speaks against Stellantis permit request to increase emissions

by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit September 10, 2024September 10, 2024
dollar bills and coins represent the DTE cash-only policy
Posted inNews

What we’re reading: DTE forces some to pay bills in cash, radioactive waste in Belleville and Ford’s EV strategy

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak August 22, 2024August 21, 2024
Posted inDemocracy

Advocates optimistic Harris could champion environmental justice

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 7, 2024August 10, 2024

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