Detroit is home to hundreds of acres of forests and wildflower meadows. Here are some trails to check out this summer.
Environment
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Michigan nears tornado record as heat wave looms
Michigan braces for heat after recording its 29th tornado of the year, the most since 2001 and sixth-highest count on record.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit farms celebrate the summer solstice
The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is celebrated by Detroit farmers
with block parties, special dinners, markets and more.
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The smoke from Canada’s wildfires may be even more toxic than usual
A legacy of mining means that toxic metals could be carried along plumes of smoke.
Posted inBusiness, Environment
Consumers Energy files $436M rate hike request: Customer advocate says it’s ‘slap in the face’
Consumers Energy says increase will improve reliability, while advocacy group says the utility needs to focus on maintenance rather than expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Posted inEnvironment, Jobs & Economic Development
An Indigenous collective asked about buying land bank property. Then the price jumped.
After the Thečhíȟila Collective submitted an inquiry to the land bank for a lot priced at $7,000, the authority raised the price to $136,500.
Posted inEnvironment
Michigan’s bottle return rates keep falling. Is it time for change?
Records released this month indicate that 70.4% of 10-cent deposits put down at grocery store checkout lines were refunded in 2024.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
What to do when Detroit air is polluted with wildfire smoke
As wildfire smoke drifts across borders, its health impacts are felt unevenly. Vulnerable groups like those with chronic conditions, pregnant women, children, and first responders face heightened risks.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
GUIDE: How Michigan’s new universal lead testing law affects your child
Michigan’s new rules require doctors to test all children for lead exposure at key ages, aiming to catch problems early and prevent lasting harm.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
New growth for Cadillac Urban Gardens in Southwest Detroit
The urban garden grows free produce for residents. The recent addition of a new greenhouse and electricity will provide for even more Detroiters.