planet detroit Archives - Page 5 of 11

Q&A: Bees in the D founder on why itâ€™s critical to build up Detroitâ€™s pollinator population

Brian Peterson-Roest and Brian Roest-Peterson (yep, you read that right!) are the founders of Bees in the D, a Detroit-based nonprofit with the mission of...

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The mysterious origin of Detroitâ€™s Jesuit pear trees

Today, Jesuit pear trees are considered a treasure of Detroit's natural history and preservation efforts are underway....

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Michigan is testing water for lead under the nationâ€™s most stringent rules. It may not like what it finds.

Flint is the most notable example. But we might soon find out about many more. Aside from a few infamous casesâ€”like Flint, Chicago, and Washington,...

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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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