In the Mix is eliminating food waste and preserving the effort of Black farmers by freezing broccoli, collards and other vegetables.
Jena Brooker
Jena is a BridgeDetroit's environmental reporter, covering everything from food and agricultural to pollution to climate change.
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EV chargers in Detroit go where ‘money is,’ leaving Black neighborhoods out
Michigan’s EV charging infrastructure is distributed unevenly. In Detroit, charging stations are clustered downtown and in Midtown — areas with larger numbers of white residents.
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A Detroit zine explores the impact of clothing on our environment
Through art, the fourth issue of Clearline looks at what we wear and how it’s tied to carbon emissions and climate change.
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Some Detroiters can’t get answers on sewer insurance plan
Some Detroiters are frustrated with the American Water Resources sewer and water line insurance, citing unresponsive customer service.
Posted inEnvironment
Great Lakes Water Authority denies all claims from historic summer floods
In its decision, GLWA cited state law and an independent investigation that found the flooding was inevitable based on the unprecedented rainfall.
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Detroit’s incinerator is coming down. Now, neighbors want a say in repairing toxic legacy.
Detroit has reassured neighbors that they will include community voices in the next steps, but advocates and residents cite a lack of public. engagement
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Detroit aims to make basement backup program more affordable
The city has implemented changes to its Basement Backup Protection Program to address delays and required costs to access repairs.
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Poletown residents want legal protections from waste facility
Neighbors, lawmakers and environmental groups urge Detroit’s council to establish an agreement to mitigate harmful effects associated with operations at US Ecology South.
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In Detroit, the USDA will open its first service center for urban agriculture
The office will connect urban farmers in Detroit with USDA programs ranging from conservation to loans and emergency relief.
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Funding for Great Lakes research institute to expand work in Detroit
A $53 million grant to The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research will increase flood risk tools and restoration of the Detroit River.