For Detroit activist Erik Shelley, an anti-war rally in Washington, D.C. marks a turning point in his political life.
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Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit City Council backs repeal of Michigan’s ban-on-bans for plastic bags
Detroit City Council resolution highlights the cost of plastic waste, including the health threat posed by microplastics and nanoplastics.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroiters describe citywide struggle with truck traffic: ‘Our streets are sinking’
Children living within two blocks of I-75 have asthma rates 25% to 42% higher than those living further away from major roads.
Posted inEnvironment
Detroit Port Authority sustainability manager works to cut emissions, build trust
Taylor Mitchell, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority’s inaugural sustainability manager, spearheads initiatives to curb diesel emissions and achieve net zero emissions at 23 private terminals along the Detroit and Rouge rivers by 2040.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit cracks down on Southwest truck traffic with new restrictions
The truck restrictions could be expanded beyond Southwest Detroit, where “the issue is most severe,” says city’s infrastructure chief.
Posted inEnvironment
How one Detroit farmer tackles water access: ‘The plants will be watered fully and consistently’
Farmers in Michigan and across the Midwest are turning to hoop houses as a low-cost way to extend the growing season and protect crops.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Belle Isle could shut down without Lansing budget deal: ‘That would be terrible’
Michigan must pass a budget by Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown and resulting closures or access limitations at state parks like Belle Isle.
Posted inArts & Culture, Environment
Sustain-A-City: Detroit reimagines sustainability through art
Detroit’s creative spirit intersects with environmental advocacy for “Sustain-A-City: A Vision for a Thriving, Resilient Detroit.” The art is showcased on billboards through Sept. 14.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Free Detroit medical clinic expands services: ‘It’s just a beautiful thing’
The Malta Clinic moved to a new Woodward Avenue location this year and is adding dermatology to the services it offers.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroit named toughest city for asthma sufferers in new report
Detroit tops the 2025 Asthma Capitals report, highlighting the city’s struggle with high asthma rates, ER visits, and asthma-related deaths, underscoring the urgent need for systemic change.