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Detroit faces significant air pollution. Planet Detroit's guide details common pollutants and protective measures.
Buried waterways in Detroit increase flood hazards, and mapping efforts are underway to raise awareness and reduce risks.
These articles are part of a series in partnership between Great Lakes Now and Planet Detroit. Read the whole series here.
Michigan faces higher electricity costs and job losses due to President Donald Trump's federal budget bill, which alters ...
The federal budget signed by the current administration threatens to undo the Inflation Reduction Act, risking economic ...
-Rollbacks to pollution regulations will cost lives in Detroit, says Eastside Community Network's Meghan Richards. -"It's ...
Detroit faces persistent auto theft challenges, leading victims to employ GPS technology for vehicle recovery.
EGLE to fine Oakland County for sewage discharges into Red Run Drain, citing violations of water protection laws.
Two Planet Detroit reporters attend a Chicago workshop on urban environmental justice, exploring pollution and community ...
This story was produced in collaboration with the Detroit River Story Lab, a University of Michigan initiative that supports ...
Maya Moore, a Michigan State University graduate, is interning at Planet Detroit for summer 2025, concentrating on video ...
A USC Annenberg-supported initiative investigates Detroiters' health care access issues linked to lack of car ownership.