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).
Planet Detroit
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit announces first 3 neighborhoods for city solar plan
DTE slated to develop half of the city’s solar projects. Residents in other possible project areas would be given a chance to sell homes.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Michigan fireworks add to air quality problems
Here’s how you can manage asthma during Fourth of July air pollution spikes caused by Michigan fireworks.
Posted inEnvironment
Detroit heat wave could be the worst in 20 years
High overnight temperatures and poor air quality could increase health risk.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Residents tackle flooding, climate with Detroit River watershed plan
The plan aims to create a ‘recipe book’ for actions that community members can use to improve the Detroit River watershed.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Legislation could bring $1B in transit funding to metro Detroit over next decade
Detroit transit advocates say funding could transform the region, but legislation will extend controversial business incentives by a decade.
Posted inEnvironment
Marathon wants permit to increase production in Southwest Detroit
The company seeks to operate at full capacity and implement voluntary pollution reduction changes.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
A Detroiter’s guide to planting a tree
What you need to know about choosing, planting and caring for a tree in southeast Michigan.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Moroun-owned firm built east side concrete plant without permit
The situation is the latest example of the city allowing special dispensations for heavy industry operations nestled in majority-Black neighborhoods.