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Posted inAccountability

Black infant mortality rates spiked in Detroit after record low in 2019

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak April 13, 2023January 19, 2024
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Posted inCommunity

Allergies kicking in already? Blame it on climate change.

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

Local advocates aim to make ‘cumulative impact’ a factor in air quality regulation

by David Sands March 9, 2023January 19, 2024
Posted inGuides

Why gas stoves matter to the climate – and the gas industry: Keeping them means homes will use gas for heating too

Avatar photo by The Conversation January 18, 2023January 19, 2024
Posted inCommunity

Why safe drinking water is crucial to a healthy pregnancy

by Nexus Media News January 14, 2023January 19, 2024
Posted inAccountability

Air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too – a large-scale analysis documents effects on brain regions associated with emotions

Avatar photo by The Conversation November 23, 2022January 19, 2024
Posted inCommunity

Links between air pollution, preterm birth focus of new WSU center

by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit November 11, 2022January 19, 2024
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Posted inAccountability, Deep Dives, Lead poisoning

Lead paint is a major threat to kids. Old Detroit homes are full of it, but the city keeps selling them

by Aaron Mondry, Nina Ignaczak November 2, 2022July 19, 2024
Posted inVoices

OPINION: All Michigan children should get tested for lead at 1 and 2 years of age

by TaNiccia Henry, Melissa Cooper Sargent November 1, 2022January 19, 2024

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