Planet Detroit Podcast

Trees aren't a climate change cure-all – 2 new studies on the life and death of trees in a warming world show why

From the Headlines – May 9-13, 2022

DTE shareholders reject proposal to track downstream natural gas emissions

From the Headlines – May 9-13, 2022

Make food, not waste: 30 Detroit food businesses to lead the U.S. in sustainability pledge

PLANTING TREES IN THE CLIMATE CHANGE ERA A Planet Detroit Guide

Planet Detroit wins 4 awards in SPJ program honoring the best local journalism

Planet Detroit welcomes Angela Lugo-Thomas + Jessica Soulliere

Metro Detroit energy activists push for legislation to hold utilities accountable during power outages

More beach, boat access planned from coastal grants

No, throwing trash out the window does not create jobs. A look at Detroit's litter problem.

From the Headlines- May 2 – 6

A vision for a better environmental movement

Businesses signal support of state's climate goals

Achoo! 5 essential reads for pollen season

From the headlines- April 18 – 22

Hundreds of salamanders were getting crushed by cars — now Marquette cheers them on

From the headlines- April 11 -15

How to celebrate Earth Day in Metro Detroit—without the greenwashing

As utility-scale renewables expand, some Midwest farmers are pushing back

Electrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads

New case study, federal assistance boost ‘smart neighborhood' concept in Highland Park

Locally sourced food businesses grapple with fish consumption advisory on PFAS-laden smelt

Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they're done right, IPCC says

These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process – 5 essential reads

DNR keeps people guessing on social media

From the Headlines- April 4 – 8

Detroit River dock collapse fallout: City in court with property owner, storage company to cease operations

Study questions reporting, transparency in popular federal Great Lakes restoration program; Detroit River cleanup lags

Black neighborhoods will bear future flood burden

How fast can we stop Earth from warming?

Michigan's recycling rate lags U.S. average

Michigan wheat farmers can't make up for crops lost in Ukraine

Would gas tax breaks make a big difference when prices are skyrocketing? We asked 4 experts

SEC proposes far-reaching climate disclosure rules for companies – here's where the rules may be vulnerable to legal challenges

‘A moral crisis': Metro Detroit faith leaders call for end to water shutoffs, adoption of income-based rates

Experts weigh in on how to fix and pay for Detroit's flooding problems

Environmental group pushes to ban controversial chemical

From the headlines – March 14-18, 2022

Lights Out: DTE Energy shut off electricity to homes hundreds of thousands of times

Planet Detroit welcomes journalism fellow Eleanore Catolico

Pollen season is getting longer and more intense with climate change – here's what allergy sufferers can expect in the future

From the Headlines— March 7 – 11, 2022

Asthma makes more Detroiters sick than anywhere else in Michigan – and it's getting worse

Great Lakes platform helps connect green investors with regional projects

From the headlines— February 28 – March 4, 2022

Maple syrup farmers grow hopeful with ideal weather

Ethnic slur prompts moth name change

Water shortages elsewhere threaten Great Lakes, author says

OPINION: We need to investigate the links between air quality and lung disease in Wayne County

Detroit farming organizations receive multi-year support to teach Detroit youth and families how to grow their own food