The Eden Park Community Project in Detroit is a $21 million initiative to develop a green space focused on health, wellness, and environmental justice.

Blight Hernandez transforms everyday waste into sustainable art, crafting inclusive designs for all ages and genders.

The Michigan Senate has approved tax breaks for large data centers run by tech giants like Google and Microsoft, amid worries over environmental impact and rising utility rates.

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As public frustration over DTE Energy’s long outages and high rates grows, the utility’s political action committee is mounting a defense in Lansing – it’s on pace to spend over 60% more on campaign ...

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Concerns rise over contaminated water from BASF facility into Detroit River, with experts urging regulators to act.

State of the Air 2024 report shows high levels of ozone and particulate pollution in Detroit. Climate change drives air pollution.

Planet Detroit was recently asked about the claim—frequently repeated by journalists—that Detroit’s 48217 zip code, home to the Boynton and Oakwood Heights neighborhoods, is Michigan’s “most polluted.

Michigan landfills are a major source of methane emissions. Kent County is pushing composting and recovery to cut climate pollution.

Michigan regulators approve $217 million electric rate hike for DTE Energy, despite concerns over grid management and affordability.