Wayne County gets failing grade for air quality, report says

The American Lung Association's 2022 “State of the Air Report” revealed millions of people in the U.S. are living in...

DNR enhances vital wetland on Lake St. Clair

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and two conservation groups are working together to revitalize one of the state's most...

How to electrify the grid to a point where it’s not emitting carbon

Some scientists say our time for switching to a carbon neutral world is running out. They note that if we...

Soulardarity aims to make Highland Park 100% energy independent

Not everyone is waiting for the government or a corporation to solve our collective climate problems. Some are working with...

The potential of wind turbines in America

The technologies we need to create a carbon free world are all around us, according to many advocates, scientists, and...

The promise of greener homes and cities

  Cities need to be the spaces where we need to focus on decarbonizing quickly, according to a recent international...

Building a sustainable neighborhood in Highland Park

  While many are hoping that policymakers rescue us from a warming planet, some are actively working to build out...

The current state — and future — of solar power in Michigan

  It’s Earth Week in America and, to celebrate, Detroit Today will be delving into interesting carbon-zero technologies that could...

Rep. Dingell talks Biden budget, elder care

President Joe Biden recently unveiled his $5.8 trillion budget proposal. It would increase taxes on billionaires, increase funding for police...

Should utilities be owned by the public?

Utilities such as DTE Energy in Michigan and PG&E in California have a lot of -- power -- when it...

Coalition launches pilot to boost Detroit’s green spaces

  The Detroit Parks Coalition is launching an 18-month pilot program to improve parks and public spaces across the city....

DNR says fish kills likely to occur as seasons change

  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says residents will likely see dead fish floating on bodies of water over...