Michigan’s regulated utilities will have more than 8,300 megawatts of renewable energy online by the close of 2025, state report says.| Planet Detroit
Michigan's regulated utilities will have more than 8,300 megawatts of renewable energy online by the close of 2025, state report says.| Planet Detroit
Michigan regulators are considering a Consumers Energy case that could indicate how the state plans to protect residential customers from potential price hikes caused by power-hungry data centers.| Planet Detroit
Wayne County judge denies modification to injunction that bars waste shipments with elevated radiation from Army Corps sites to the Wayne Disposal landfill in Van Buren Township.| Planet Detroit
Detroit lacks a Complete Streets ordinance, which would ensure the safety of all road users in the city, writes Todd Scott, executive director of the Detroit Greenways Coalition.| Planet Detroit
After decades of fluoridating drinking water to improve public health, some communities are wavering on the practice. In one Michigan county, the medical director is mirroring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts against fluoridation.| Planet Detroit
Over 50 million metric tons of electronics are discarded globally each year, and much of the waste goes to landfills, leaking harmful substances into the environment, says Chloe Pyne, the Detroit Zoo's sustainability coordinator.| Planet Detroit
Since a concrete plant owned by the Moroun family was built in Cadillac Heights in 2022, residents have complained of dust, blight and noise.| Planet Detroit
The federal government shutdown may delay the creation of an urgently needed national heat standard for workers.| Planet Detroit
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park is set to open Oct. 25 and encompasses four distinct zones on the city's riverwalk: a play garden, water garden, summit, and sport house.| Planet Detroit
Solar companies, unions, nonprofits, and homeowners sue the EPA over its cancellation of $7 billion in Solar for All grants for low-income families.| Planet Detroit
Residents of Detroit's east side report sewer-like odors from infrastructure work.| Planet Detroit
James Griffioen uses upcycled leather from Detroit's Arts & Scraps to make journals he sells only in person.| Planet Detroit
Harry Jones, president of Detroit Community Sailing Center, works to make sailing accessible to Detroit's youth.| Planet Detroit
Detroit journalist Heidi Ausgood documents the city's history and works to bring change in her neighborhood.| Planet Detroit
The ReVamp is a clothing swap collective in Detroit focused on sustainable fashion and community building.| Planet Detroit
Michigan residents need to recognize the deadly risk posed by wildfire smoke and take measures to protect themselves and their communities.| Planet Detroit
Drought and "zombie fires" pose risks for the upcoming Canadian wildfire season and its impact on Michigan air quality.| Planet Detroit
Investor-owned utilities like DTE charge ratepayers $50 billion a year in return on equity to benefit shareholders, study says.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy could find it easier to build new natural gas plants under the Trump administration, despite environmental impact.| Planet Detroit
The Trump administration's thousands of employee layoffs at federal health agencies potentially jeopardize energy assistance for over 400,000 Michiganders.| Planet Detroit
Michigan regulators set $10 million in incentives and penalties for DTE Energy and Consumer Energy to enhance power reliability.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy plans to file another electric rate hike request, following a recent $217-million increase for metro Detroit energy customers.| Planet Detroit
Michigan regulators approve $217 million electric rate hike for DTE Energy, despite concerns over grid management and affordability.| Planet Detroit
As regulators review DTE Energy's $456.4 million rate hike request, businesses' comments appear to be written by the utility itself.| Planet Detroit
Detroit's air quality worsens due to climate change and Canadian wildfires, the American Lung Association reports.| Planet Detroit
Detroiters suffer during wildfire smoke events. Here are some of their stories.| Planet Detroit
In the wake of an EPA decision in May to ease air quality restrictions in metro Detroit, the region is experiencing its highest number of Ozone-related air quality notifications in a decade, as well as a new type of alert related to particulate matter.| Planet Detroit
A Planet Detroit Climate Guide | Wildfire smoke is likely to be part of a “new normal” for us in Michigan. Here’s your survival guide.| Planet Detroit
The MPSC's decisions on measuring clean energy costs under Michigan's new law will affect utility rates and the state's transition to renewable energy.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy argues it shouldn't be liable for its Zug Island subsidiary's Clean Air Act violations.| Planet Detroit
Michigan extends air quality advisory through Tuesday due to Canadian wildfire smoke.| Planet Detroit
Advocates say plan to improve Michigan energy reliability with fines and incentives may not be enough to influence utilities.| Planet Detroit
Climate change is driving up the risk of extreme heat in Michigan. Pregnancy presents a special risk. Here's why.| Planet Detroit
Nina Misuraca Ignaczak is the founder, publisher and executive editor of Planet Detroit.| Planet Detroit
Brian Allnutt is a senior reporter for Planet Detroit. He covers the climate crisis, utilities, air quality, environmental justice and politics.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy requests a $574 million rate hike, prompting criticism over affordability and reliability. The increase is intended for infrastructure upgrades and cleaner energy transition.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy is disconnecting thousands of customers while increasing rates and expanding fossil fuel infrastructure, according to a new report.| Planet Detroit
High energy bills and power outages burden Detroiters, who voiced concerns outside a Michigan Public Service Commission town hall.| Planet Detroit
Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts Michigan air quality alert, with PM2.5 levels potentially impacting sensitive individuals.| Planet Detroit
"We're looking at sort of a typical year,"says Canadian wildfire expert. This would mean 5 to 7 million acres burning.| Planet Detroit
Advocates warn of severe consequences for low-income households if the Trump administration succeeds in eliminating LIHEAP.| Planet Detroit
Willie Patmon is straight-up old school. The elderly farmer gets up at 6 a.m., puts on his best sun hat, and tends tirelessly to his crops until sundown.| Planet Detroit
