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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.

Dearborn’s Ramadan lights may get switched off, but a bright tradition is just beginning
More than 150 people participated in the first year of the Ramadan Lights Challenge — and the winning displays are
9 things we’re missing from Detroit’s Movement Festival right now
"The energy that happens during that festival is purely electric."
Sierra Club, DTE agree to retire 3 coal plants by 2022
The Sierra Club filed a settlement agreement in federal court Friday committing DTE Energy to retire three of its five
Metro Detroit has its share of old, hazardous dams
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Michigan’s dams a C- on its most 2018 infrastructure report card (better than
Get ready for The Blend, a Detroit digital magazine for women launching in June
Detour is teaming up with Detroit Women's Leadership Network to deliver essential information to help women grow, connect, learn, achieve
COVID-19 was Michigan’s leading cause of death in April, over heart disease and cancer
The coronavirus was the leading single cause of death in Michigan in April — ahead of heart disease and cancer
13 ways to keep the good vibes going in Detroit during the pandemic
Find ways to get a break from your typical 'rona routine with these 13 ideas.
DTE gets a rate increase, along with more accountability
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a 4.7% rate increase for DTE customers last week —  less than the 9% increase DTE
QUESTION: I’ve heard that COVID-19 is caused by 5G. What’s up with that?
A conspiracy theory began floating around on social media in March linking the rollout of 5G technology with the emergence
As EPA suspends enforcement, EGLE moves forward with air pollution permits, offers ‘regulatory flexibility’
Theresa Landrum’s neighborhood in the shadow of the Marathon Oil Refinery. Photo courtesy Landrum. Theresa Landrum’s neighborhood in the 48217