Planet Detroit

Planet Detroit

Planet Detroit is a weekly email newsletter designed to enhance your knowledge about environmental matters in Detroit and Michigan. Our emphasis is on clear, solution-oriented, and investigative journalism, and we are dedicated to involving the community in discussions about local environmental challenges. We have a strong grasp of the relevant issues and connect with local activists, nonprofit organizations, business leaders, and other media outlets.

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  • 2 days ago | planetdetroit.org | Dustin Blitchok

    Overview: -The wildfire smoke degrading Detroit's air quality could worsen again Friday. -The GLWA wastewater treatment plant in Southwest Detroit is experiencing a power redundancy issue with DTE Energy equipment. -Michigan health officials are tightening PFAS safety limits for fish consumption.

  • 4 days ago | planetdetroit.org | Dustin Blitchok

    Overview: -Wyandotte fluoridated its water from 1951 until 2015. -It's "imperative" for water providers to notify the public of interruptions in fluoridation so they can make informed oral health decisions, says an April 30 report on Wyandotte's drinking water system from Michigan's environmental regulator.

  • 1 week ago | planetdetroit.org | Brian Allnutt

    Overview: -State rep. Donavan McKinney touts legislation to block political donations by utilities and major government contractors. -McKinney spoke outside a MPSC town hall focused on the commission's public engagement and incorporation of feedback into its decision-making. -DTE Energy seeks a $574 million rate hike at the same time the Trump administration looks to eliminate funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

  • 1 week ago | planetdetroit.org | Dustin Blitchok

    Overview: -The Canadian province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency due to a series of wildfires, with 17,000 people evacuated. -Michigan is at risk for elevated levels of fine particulate matter Friday and into Saturday due to the wildfires. -Detroit's air quality index score Friday morning is 52, or a moderate level of concern. Michigan faces an air quality advisory Friday and into Saturday morning due to smoke from .

  • 1 week ago | planetdetroit.org | Dustin Blitchok

    Overview: -EPA plan would cut greenhouse gas limits on coal- and gas-fired power plants, according to The New York Times. -Feds cancel Moderna vaccine contract, which included a bird flu vaccine candidate that showed protective antibodies in 97.8% of participants. -Great Lakes temperature extremes have more than doubled in intensity over the last 80 years, University of Michigan study says.

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