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Planet Detroit

Planet Detroit helps you get smarter about the environment in Detroit and Michigan. Planet Detroit’s stories and weekly newsletter focus on explanatory, solutions-based and investigative reporting, and a deep commitment to community engagement around local environmental issues. Planet Detroit’s mission is to raise awareness about Metro Detroit’s environmental and public health issues, hold powerful entities accountable and help our audience connect with their local environment and take action to protect the health of their communities.

In an industry with profound barriers, these Black women cannabis entrepreneurs are creating new models of leadership
As Michigan's nascent cannabis industry grows, a group of emerging Black women leaders are making inroads into a white- and
Here’s a breakdown of Detroit’s police budget
With the calls to defund police gaining steam in the wake of protests, it's worth breaking down what's actually in
Here are Michigan AG Dana Nessel’s ideas for reforming the police
Michigan's top law enforcement official unveiled several changes she hopes to make to policing in the state, including a public
Detroit nature walks aren’t just for birders — they’re a way to explore the quieter side of the city
Empty roads, canals and bridges are among Melissa McLeod’s favorite spots to look for birds. From the slow-moving canals of
6 Detroit activists share their visions for a more just city
As Detroiters continue to take to the streets against police brutality and racial injustice, Detour caught up with some individuals
Deirdre Roberson, Detroit designer, pushes for change through Eumelanin clothing line
"Growing up as a dark-skinned woman, you’re told a lot of things based on your skin tone...I thought, how do
Profiles in nature: Birding in place with Feral Detroit
Empty roads, canals and bridges are among Melissa McLeod’s favorite spots to look for birds. From the slow-moving canals of
Why biodiversity matters in urban areas like Detroit
A church garden in Detroit might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of biodiversity,
Is this the summer of ticks in Metro Detroit? What you need to know
Breezy beach days wasting away in the sun, warm campfires with ooey gooey roasted marshmallows, road trips to the farthest
12 things you should know about COVID-19 testing in metro Detroit
If you're considering getting tested for COVID-19, a local infectious disease expert weighs in on what you should know and