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WEB2 days ago — Our mission is to produce quality climate, equity, health, and environment journalism in the public interest that centers grassroots voices, holds power accountable, spotlights solutions, and serves the community. Planet Detroit produces news about local climate, environment and public health issues in Detroit and Michigan.
Whitmer discusses environmental justice and Drive SAFE bill – …
WEB10 hours ago — Overview: -Governor Whitmer discussed environmental justice, the Drive SAFE bill, and minimum wage changes in Michigan. -Whitmer emphasized Latino representation in government and support for Hispanic entrepreneurs in Michigan. -Michigan initiatives aim to integrate immigrants with access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
Vance's climate change evasion, corrosion control, and more – …
WEB7 hours ago — During the 2024 vice presidential debate, JD Vance sidestepped whether human activity drives climate change. While acknowledging that Americans are justifiably concerned about “crazy weather patterns,” Vance framed carbon emissions as a possible cause only “for the sake of argument.”. Instead of addressing the science, he pivoted to a ...
New Detroit partnership to begin planting trees where people …
WEBAug 11, 2022 — American Forests and Greening say healthy canopy coverage lies in the 30%-40% range – in 2017, Detroit was at about 24%. Greening aims to plant about 75,000 trees over the next five years, said Lionel Bradford, its president and executive director, while the city of Detroit told Planet Detroit is separately planning 30,000 more.
A Planet Detroit guide to understanding weather and climate
WEBA Planet Detroit guide to understanding weather and climate. Planet Detroit explains the key differences between Michigan climate and weather and how they’re connected. by Brian Allnutt August 29, 2024. World map showing global land and ocean temperatures for 2023, from record cold (dark blue) to record warmth (dark red).
Michigan 2050: Hot, wet, and no ice - Planet Detroit
WEBSep 2, 2021 — Nina Misuraca Ignaczak is an award-winning Metro Detroit-based editor, journalist, and documentary filmmaker. She is the founder, publisher, and editor of Planet Detroit, a digital media startup focused on producing quality climate, equity, health, and environment journalism that centers grassroots voices, holds power accountable, and spotlights solutions.
Study finds Detroit an air pollution hotspot – Planet Detroit
WEBApr 25, 2024 — A new report on U.S. air quality shows metro Detroit performing poorly when it comes to annual PM 2.5 or fine particulate matter pollution, while the Grand Rapids area deals with high levels of ozone. The American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air Report says that the climate crisis is worsening air pollution, with wildfires and heat increasing ozone and particulate matter pollution ...
Detroit says its new climate strategy will empower residents. Activists ...
WEBDetroit is rethinking its climate strategy, this time leaving more power to its residents by providing them with tools and funding. The Detroit Climate Strategy planning effort aims to produce a roadmap that will outline how the city will meet its “obligation to its residents to proactively prepare for climate impacts and create a more resilient Detroit.”
Parts of Detroit could be radically transformed by city solar plan, …
WEBJan 25, 2024 — John Gruchala shovels snow on Parkhurst St, near the proposed Greenfield Park solar project. Photo by Quinn Banks. Neighborhoods east of Palmer Park could soon be transformed by a city plan to power municipal buildings with six solar fields, and neighbors are divided over the prospect.
Exhausted in Detroit: Our air quality problem
WEBJul 19, 2024 — Detroit family tackles asthma with DIY air filters — and measures the results. Dominique and Aidan Johnson participated in a study to measure the impact of inexpensive air filters on indoor air quality in Southwest Detroit. Here’s their journey. by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak and Koby Levin December 4, 2023.
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