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Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit

child being tested for lead
Posted inEnvironment

More Detroit toddlers to receive lead testing under new legislation

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit September 20, 2023 12:57 pmSeptember 20, 2023 12:58 pm

Detroit kids test positive for lead at triple the state’s rate, but few get tested. A new universal testing law means more exposed kids may get help.

Posted inEnvironment

State regulators approve settlement in DTE’s energy plan. What it means

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit July 27, 2023 10:06 amJuly 27, 2023 11:17 am

The deal includes assistance for bills, energy efficiency and renewables for low-income households, but leaves questions open on outage compensation, community solar and affordability, advocates say.

solar panels
Posted inEnvironment

Can Detroit fight blight with solar panels?

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit June 29, 2023 3:25 pmJune 30, 2023 11:09 am

The city wants to power its operations with renewable energy generated in Detroit neighborhoods. Will residents agree?

hazy detroit
Posted inEnvironment

Detroit Health Department slow to warn residents about wildfire smoke

Avatar photo by Jena Brooker and Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit June 28, 2023 11:17 amJune 28, 2023 4:50 pm

With 500 fires burning across Canada, more bad air quality days in metro Detroit are possible. Detroit’s Health Department has yet to communicate a long-term plan for protecting residents.

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) male perched on stump with green bokeh background
Posted inEnvironment

Detroit Audubon will change its name, citing need for a ‘more inclusive posture’

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit May 12, 2023 1:21 pmMay 12, 2023 1:21 pm

A naming committee will seek input from members in selecting a new name, aiming to finalize the change by Sept. 1.

Lauren Thomas
Posted inHealth and Welfare

Black infant mortality rates spiked in Detroit after record low in 2019

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit April 13, 2023 5:56 pmApril 13, 2023 9:55 pm

Black mothers and babies fare worse than white counterparts in the city and state–and it’s worsened since the pandemic. Here’s why and what’s being done to address it.

drawing of a bird
Posted inEnvironment

Detroit Audubon questions future after National society retains name of enslaver

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit March 29, 2023 4:36 pmMarch 29, 2023 4:36 pm

BIPOC Birders of Michigan founder April Campbell said the decision by National Audubon to keep its name is “a big middle finger to people of color.”

a view of detroit from the sky at night
Posted inEnvironment

State asks EPA to allow it to discount Detroit air quality data

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit March 3, 2023 12:01 pmMarch 3, 2023 12:01 pm

The request, which paves the way for metro Detroit to avoid ozone regulation, comes as the rates of asthma, which is caused and triggered by ozone, are rising in Black communities in Detroit.

Posted inEnvironment

DTE plan aims to retire coal plants sooner, boost renewable energy

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit November 3, 2022 9:38 pmNovember 4, 2022 8:23 pm

The utility’s filing of its 20-year plan kicks off an administrative law proceeding before the Michigan Public Service Commission, which will likely extend into much of 2023.

Posted inCivic and Community Information

City won’t close Jefferson Chalmers canals, but resident penalties may ensue

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit October 14, 2022 11:05 am

The city will immediately repair its 17 city-owned seawalls but residents are on their own.

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