2023 wildfire smoke led to 169 deaths in Michigan – 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
Michigan residents need to recognize the deadly risk posed by wildfire smoke and take measures to protect themselves and their communities.| Planet Detroit
A map shows wildfire smoke from Western Canada is reaching the Great Lakes region. This year's fires are much smaller than 2023's historic blazes.| 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
In Emmet County, dropoff sites and biomass facilities are transforming ice storm debris into electricity, aiming to cut down on wood decomposition and its greenhouse gas emissions.| Planet Detroit
Sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have hit the Great Lakes sea lamprey control program, raising concerns about the impact on native fish populations and the $5 billion fishery they support.| Planet Detroit
Detroiters suffer during wildfire smoke events. Here are some of their stories.| 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 proposed underground tunnel for Enbridge’s aging Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac could disrupt wetlands and bat habitats, yet it promises to prevent catastrophic oil spills from boat anchor strikes.| Planet Detroit
The dome has been in the Chandler Park master plan since 2014, says the Chandler Park Conservancy's Alex Allen. American Rescue Plan Act dollars funded the project.| Planet Detroit
The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall and winter season. But it could be weeks before many Americans know whether they’ll be able to get one, under new restrictions from the Trump administration.| Planet Detroit
Michigan Senate approves bills to increase disposal fees and halt new hazardous waste facilities, with aim to reduce state's role as a dumping ground for out-of-state waste. The legislation faces a challenging path in the GOP-controlled house.| Planet Detroit
A federal judge rules that DTE Energy is considered an operator of EES Coke Battery on Zug Island under the Clean Air Act.| Planet Detroit
The Detroit Planning and Development Department is establishing a nine-member Neighborhood Advisory Council selected from within the Detroit City Football Club project’s impact area.| Planet Detroit
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics now must collect 356,958 signatures within 180 days.| Planet Detroit
A survey is open through Labor Day that asks visitors to rank potential investments in Belle Isle.| Planet Detroit
A new report highlights the impact of Trump's anti-renewable policies, with U.S. household energy costs rising 10% since his inauguration. Michigan faces a $1 billion challenge to expand EV chargers, crucial for future demand. In public health, Kent County reports Michigan's first 2025 West Nile virus death.| Planet Detroit
Ypsilanti Township officials say they distrust the university, adopt resolution to relocate the facility. But the proposed new location sits next to the environmentally overburdened West Willow neighborhood.| 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
The EPA’s termination of the $7 billion Solar for All program halts solar power access for nearly one million low-income households, including $156 million in Michigan projects.| 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
Detroit groups use technology to track truck traffic's environmental impact, while Michigan hospitals face Medicaid funding risks and Line 5 tunnel project raises environmental concerns.| Planet Detroit
Michigan activists initiate ballot drive to restrict political donations from major companies including utilities DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.| Planet Detroit
Severe 2022 power outages prompt Michigan Public Service Commission to adopt 75 audit recommendations for better storm response.| Planet Detroit
Venezuelans in the US face "roller coaster" immigration policies that affect their mental health.| Planet Detroit
Climate change is driving up the risk of extreme heat in Michigan. Pregnancy presents a special risk. Here's why.| Planet Detroit
Chicago and Detroit rank among the worst cities for air quality due to Canadian wildfire smoke.| Planet Detroit
Nina Misuraca Ignaczak is an award-winning Metro Detroit-based journalist and is the founder, publisher and editor of Planet Detroit, a digital media startup focused on producing quality climate, equity, health, and environment journalism that centers grassroots voices, holds power accountable, and spotlights solutions. Planet Detroit has received awards and recognition from the Society for Professional Journalists Detroit, the Institute for Nonprofit News, and LION Publishers since its estab...| 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
