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Nina Ignaczak

Detroit, Michigan

Publisher and Editor at Freelance

Freelance Editor at Detour Detroit

Founder and Editor at Planet Detroit

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Articles

  • Proposed elimination of Energy Star program threatens Michigan building efficiency efforts

    6 days ago | planetdetroit.org | Nina Ignaczak

    Overview: -While the EPA has yet to confirm the shutdown, the potential loss of Energy Star Portfolio Manager could disrupt local climate efforts in Detroit and Ann Arbor. -Commercial and multifamily buildings over 25,000 square feet in Detroit must begin submitting annual usage data this year.

  • Planet Detroit reporter Brian Allnutt wins civil engineering media award for infrastructure coverage

    1 week ago | planetdetroit.org | Nina Ignaczak

    Overview: - Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit's senior reporter, has been recognized for his impactful journalism with the 2025 Outstanding Media Coverage in Civil Engineering Award. - His work sheds light on how aging infrastructure systems shape the lives of Michigan residents, delving into policy, environmental, and economic challenges.

  • Trump cuts end Michigan’s Healthy Climate Corps, halts community projects

    2 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Nina Ignaczak |Planet Detroit |Christine Ferretti

    Planet Detroit originally published this story. Sign up for Planet Detroit’s weekly newsletter here. The abrupt termination of Michigan’s AmeriCorps funding by the Trump administration has halted the MI Healthy Climate Corps, affecting nonprofits, universities, and public agencies. Launched in March 2024, the Corps aimed to foster climate professionals and support Michigan’s carbon neutrality goals by 2050.

  • NSF cancels air pollution research grant focused on Detroit’s most polluted ZIP code

    2 weeks ago | planetdetroit.org | Nina Ignaczak

    Overview: -The Trump administration canceled a National Science Foundation grant supporting air pollution research in Southwest Detroit's 48217 ZIP code, known for its heavy industrialization. -The grant aimed to highlight community experiences and non-technical insights often overlooked in policy decisions. -"The work has to continue. This issue has spanned many generations and administrations," said University of Michigan doctoral student Ember McCoy.

  • Trump administration cuts end Michigan’s Healthy Climate Corps, halt community projects

    2 weeks ago | planetdetroit.org | Nina Ignaczak

    Overview: -The abrupt termination of Michigan's AmeriCorps funding by the Trump administration has halted the MI Healthy Climate Corps, affecting nonprofits, universities, and public agencies. -Launched in March 2024, the Corps aimed to foster climate professionals and support Michigan's carbon neutrality goals by 2050. -"We were doing a lot of projects directly working with the community," said Lucas Aguirre, who had been placed at Eastside Community Network in Detroit.

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