Nina Ignaczak

1 week ago | planetdetroit.org | Nina Ignaczak

Overview: -Proposed EPA budget cuts would represent a "serious hit" for Michigan, Phil Roos, director of state's environmental regulator, tells Planet Detroit. -Communities face risks to vital water projects, from stormwater upgrades to lead service line replacements, he says. -If proposed cuts are approved, the impact would be felt in urban, suburban, and rural Michigan communities alike.

1 week ago | planetdetroit.org | Nina Ignaczak

Overview: - Detroit's energy savers were in the spotlight at the 2025 Detroit Energy Challenge Awards, where buildings dubbed "biggest losers" were honored for slashing energy and water use. - This event, a nod to the city's shift towards a low-carbon future, also underscored the link between energy efficiency and community resilience. - As part of the Michigan Battle of the Buildings, the challenge saved $8.8 million in energy costs and cut over 44,000 metric tons of CO₂ in 2024.

1 week ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Nina Ignaczak |Planet Detroit

Dearborn Heights, MI (Planet Detroit)-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.

1 month ago | planetdetroit.org | Nina Ignaczak

Overview: - Environmental advocates are raising alarms after the Trump administration's decision to keep a Michigan coal plant running through summer, despite plans for its closure. - The emergency order, criticized as a "sham," is seen by advocates as a misuse of presidential power, with significant public health impacts.

1 month ago | bridgedetroit.com | Nina Ignaczak |Planet Detroit |Christine Ferretti

Planet Detroit originally published this story. Sign up for Planet Detroit’s weekly newsletter here. -Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause serious and lasting harm, especially in young children. – Sources include dust from deteriorating lead-based paint, especially in homes built before 1978 and lead leaching into drinking water from older plumbing, among others. -The law requires all children in Michigan to receive blood lead tests at 12 months and again at 24 months of age.