COVID appears on a steady increase again, but health officials stopped collecting data as it grew increasingly imprecise.
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Southwest Detroiters take on wildfire smoke with DIY air filters
Residents join a ‘climate salon’ to build DIY air filters using box fans and furnace filters to address climate change.
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Detroit wants to change its rental ordinance. What to know
In Detroit only 10% of rental homes have passed required inspections. The city wants to revamp its ordinance to encourage landlords to comply.
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Michigan’s latest and last abortion report: A 3.7% increase
Abortions increased for the seventh straight year in 2023. Out-of-state abortions accounted for 9% of procedures. A new law means Michigan won’t publish abortion stats after this year.
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Belle Isle beach closed until further notice
Samples taken on July 10 found elevated amounts of E. coli, which can be harmful if ingested or exposed through skin contact.
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Commentary: Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic carries hidden costs
While most pipe materials have issues over long periods of time, there are potential hidden costs to using plastic pipes for drinking water.
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Cash program for moms and babies expected to expand across Michigan
In Flint, where nearly 78% of children under five live in poverty, Rx Kids has so far distributed more than $2 million in cash to 828 families.
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PFAS has been detected in metro Detroit’s water supply. Why it matters
A Planet Detroit analysis revealed detectable levels of PFAS contaminants in 59 areas across southeast Michigan.
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How to test your drinking water for PFAS in metro Detroit
If you’re concerned about PFAS in your drinking water, you can order a test kit to find out (but it won’t come cheap).
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Can you avoid PFAS in water, air, fish and consumer products? What we know
PFAS are everywhere, from the water we drink to the air we breathe, consumer products we use and the fish in our waterways.