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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, but each individual plant, bird...

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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 reaches of Michiganâ€”and ticks, of...

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Michigan seeks disaster declaration after dam failures

By ANNA LIZ NICHOLS Associated Press/Report for America LANSING, Mich. (AP) â€” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she is requesting a federal disaster declaration...

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MSU researchers find rain plays a surprising role in making some restored prairies healthier than others

Republished from The Conversation Rain plays a surprising role in making some restored prairies healthier than others A restored prairie in southern Michigan. Lars Brudvig...

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How Detroiters contribute to local nature study through citizen science

Every year September through November, a small group of avid nature-lovers spend hundreds of hours near the southern edge of the Detroit River doing a...

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Less coal, more natural gas coming for DTE Energy customers

In 2023, we can expect to see less coal and more natural gas powering Metro Detroit as DTE Energy is set to retire three of...

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Will Detroit be returning to mass water shutoffs in the middle of a pandemic?

Updated June 9 With Governor Whitmerâ€™s emergency order for the COVID-19 pandemic set to expire on June 19, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD)...

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Why EcoWorks’ ED Justin Schott is resigning to end 25 years of straight white male leadership

Justin Schott was always a little unsettled about his position as executive director for Detroit environmental nonprofit EcoWorks. Being the latest in an unbroken chain...

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How safe are Metro Detroitâ€™s dams? We broke down the data

It shouldnâ€™t have been a surprise when two dams in mid-Michigan dams failed on May 19thâ€”they are two of hundreds of dams across Michigan that...

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Do you have a question? Ask Planet Detroit!

Do you have questions about your air, water, soil, food, energy, and health? Weâ€™re here to help answer your questions and information needs about your...

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