Planet Detroit Archives - Page 12 of 18

Detroiters Do Science: What we found (so far) in our urban neighborhoods

Since the Detroiters Do Science project began in May, citizen scientists across Metro Detroit have recorded nearly 2500 observations (and counting!) through the iNaturalist app...

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Ask Planet Detroit: What’s up with multi-family recycling in Detroit?

Dear Planet Detroit, I am a Detroit citizen living in the Palmer Park historic apartment neighborhood. Why doesn’t the city provide recycling bins and access...

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Ask Planet Detroit: How do we regulate air quality in Detroit?

Dear Planet Detroit, There’s a lot of air pollution in my neighborhood. How is air pollution regulated and how can I get involved in fighting...

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Water shutoff protections extended by Michigan governor

By Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) â€” Protections to prevent water shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic are being extended to the end of the year...

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Heatwave plus COVID-19 equal a strain on city resources

In light of the 90-plus degree temperatures and high humidity, the city of Detroit announced Tuesday that it would open the Farwell, Patton, Crowell, Adams...

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Highland Park City Council unanimously approves COVID-19 â€˜Just Recovery Task Forceâ€™

Highland Park City Council voted unanimously Monday to establish a COVID-19 Just Recovery Task Force. â€œThis task force is about the community coming together to...

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Clinton River named state-designated state water trail

by Lauren Karmo Canoers and kayakers across metro Detroit will be able to enjoy the Clinton River as a newly recognized state water trail. With...

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Here’s what it’s like to be a Black woman volunteering at Metro Detroit parks

Tamika Jaja would rather focus on learning the names of native insects than being distracted by how she may be perceived by others, but knows...

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OPINION: Energy assistance programs donâ€™t keep the lights on. Energy affordability will.

When Michiganâ€™s utility shutoff protections expired June 12th, over 225,000 families in DTE Energyâ€™s service territory became vulnerable to losing their lights, the contents of...

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How does Michigan get its electricity?

Energy has been on the mind of Metro Detroiters recently. COVID-19 has made energy costs even more unaffordable for many, and DTE Energy plans to...

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