Hempcrete shows promise for healthy housing rehabilitation By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Solutions ● August 23, 2023 The material is still hard to find and expensive — but proponents see a bright future for the alternative to fiberglass insulation.
Coalition proposes $1.5 billion plan to fix Michigan’s aging housing stock, boost health and combat climate By Brian Allnutt & Nina Ignaczak ● Solutions ● March 16, 2023 A state funding proposal aims to help fill the gap between home repair needs and available resources.
Advocates say affordable green housing budget proposal falls short By Capital News Service ● Accountability ● February 12, 2023
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 ● Accountability ● November 2, 2022
OPINION: All Michigan children should get tested for lead at 1 and 2 years of age By TaNiccia Henry, Melissa Cooper Sargent ● Opinion ● November 1, 2022
Michigan families navigate scarce resources when seeking help for lead-poisoned kids By Patrick Dunn ● Accountability ● January 20, 2022
OPINION: All Michigan children should be tested for lead at one and two years of age By Melissa Cooper Sargent ● Opinion ● December 9, 2021
Is housing an environmental justice issue? In Detroit, yes. By Aaron Mondry, Nina Ignaczak ● Accountability ● October 6, 2021
OPINION: I’ve been fighting lead exposure in Detroit since the mid-90s. The fight is not over. By Dr. Teresa Holtrop ● Opinion ● August 26, 2021