As Detroit’s main source of power and gas, DTE has come under fire repeatedly since the power merger in 2001. Residents and several council members say that needs to change.
Environment
Posted inEnvironment
Background weather conditions for Detroit tornado becoming more common
With climate change, the air can hold more moisture, leading to more extreme weather events.
Posted inEnvironment
How Detroiters can take action on air quality
The free two-hour course is part of a quarterly series the city launched earlier this year in partnership with the Green Door Initiative to offer air quality training in each council district.
Posted inEnvironment, JB's Bites, Jobs & Economic Development
New food hub taking root in Detroit’s North End
The building, located at Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, is the first of several food resiliency hubs that the emerging nonprofit Detroit Food LOOP plans to create to give Detroiters more control over their own food systems.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit’s riverfront safety law increased inspections. Now comes a push for transparency.
Detroit’s waterfront watchdog law is working, but advocates say the public can’t see how.
Posted inEnvironment
Arboretum Detroit’s green oasis in Poletown East offers vision for reforesting city
The greening of Poletown East reflects a broader conversation unfolding across Detroit.
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Detroit oil recycler drops application to reopen after fire: East side environmental activist ‘thrilled’
When Aevitas Specialty Services caught fire June 30, 2025, it caused approximately 1,000 gallons of oily water to spill onto the street.
Posted inEnvironment
Marathon Petroleum wins air quality permit approval for Detroit refinery expansion
The Detroit oil refinery burned off excess gas during a power outage in early July.
Posted inElection 2026, Environment, Michigan Government
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on data centers, the environment
How would Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson, Perry Johnson and John James protect the Great Lakes? How would they approach data centers, climate change and energy policy?
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment, Quality of Life
Detroit parks are getting a boost. What to know
Mayor Mary Sheffield’s administration said the 11 projects were shaped with input from block clubs, neighborhood associations, schools, businesses and organizations that use the parks.