Michigan ranks 8th in the nation for landfilled food waste, contributing to climate-warming methane emissions.

Southwest Detroit residents highlight ongoing issues from February’s water main break and health impacts from truck traffic.

The rollback of Inflation Reduction Act investments risks the undoing of progress in communities across Michigan, writes ...

These articles are part of a series in partnership between Great Lakes Now and Planet Detroit. Read the whole series here.

Buried waterways in Detroit increase flood hazards, and mapping efforts are underway to raise awareness and reduce risks.

Michigan faces higher electricity costs and job losses due to President Donald Trump's federal budget bill, which alters ...

Detroit faces significant air pollution. Planet Detroit's guide details common pollutants and protective measures.

-Rollbacks to pollution regulations will cost lives in Detroit, says Eastside Community Network's Meghan Richards. -"It's ...

EGLE to fine Oakland County for sewage discharges into Red Run Drain, citing violations of water protection laws.

Detroit faces persistent auto theft challenges, leading victims to employ GPS technology for vehicle recovery.

Two Planet Detroit reporters attend a Chicago workshop on urban environmental justice, exploring pollution and community ...

Maya Moore, a Michigan State University graduate, is interning at Planet Detroit for summer 2025, concentrating on video ...