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The man-made chemicals PFAS persist in our environment and bodies, leading to health impacts — so what can we do? Join us LIVE to find out 💻 Sign up for our webinar with the Ecology Center!

Calling writers of all ages with connections to Southeast Michigan! Planet Detroit and Book Suey are looking for your poetry and prose that explores aspects of the environment, environmental justice or climate change, and chronicles your relationship with the environment and/or our future on Earth. GUIDELINES: ✍️ Poets: Submit 1-3 poems. ✍️ Prose Writers: Submit a single piece under 2,500 words or 1-3 pieces, each under 750 words. 🗓️ DEADLINE: July 31🗓️ There are no restrictions on genre or style—be as creative as you like. Three winners (2 adult, 1 youth) in each category will be announced Aug. 23 and receive a $100 prize. The honored writers will get to share their work at a reading at Book Suey on Sept. 23. We look forward to reading your creative expressions and reflections on the environment! SUBMIT: https://buff.ly/4eZ6CcK

How would you begin a new beat in a new city? Meet Isabelle Tavares, our new environment and health reporter through Report for America 🙌 Here's how she plans to tell the stories of Southwest Detroit: https://buff.ly/3WgHpTO

Enjoy the fireworks this #4thofJuly, but be aware that it can add to air quality problems 🚨 Pollution from fireworks can be significant and pose risks for those with asthma, COPD or other health conditions. ⬇️ Here are some tips and resources from JustAir, American Lung Association, PurpleAir, Inc. and more to help.

“We are addressing climate change directly, as well as building community and future leaders that will be equipped to help combat the effects on our communities in the long-run,” – Ang Adamiak, executive director, Arts & Scraps Arts & Scraps, founded by Peg Upmeyer in 1989, aims to bring the people of Detroit together by providing reused materials and educational resources to promote sustainability and creativity. The organization operates a Creative Reuse Community Store and offers educational STEM programs to serve the community. By serving 200-250 students in 15 neighborhoods, Arts & Scraps hopes to expand its reach to the entire city by 2030 with the help of additional donors. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/kV5v4 Planet Detroit PC: Detroit Historical Society #sbndetroit #sustainablebusinessnetwork #sustainablebusinessnetworkdetroit #sustainablebusiness #reuse #sustainability #creativity #stem #education #climateaction #community #leadership #environment #artivism

Summer is here. Planet Detroit, in partnership with Great Lakes Now, hosted a compelling panel featuring experts from the National Weather Service, Eastside Community Network, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and the Dearborn Public Health. They delved into the increasing frequency of significant weather events in Southeast Michigan, such as extended heat waves, high-intensity rainstorms and worsening air quality due to ozone and smoke from Canadian wildfires. Get informed and watch here:

Planet Detroit and Outlier Media are teaming up to explore the health benefits of urban farming and gardening in Detroit. We're looking for your insights! Interested in contributing? Please fill out your contact info here: https://lnkd.in/ewVCs25a

Planet Detroit’s ⭐️Impact Partners⭐️ help power our independent, nonprofit journalism on the environment, climate, sustainability and public health! These locally rooted organizations and businesses help to keep our coverage free and accessible to all, especially those most impacted by the issues we cover 🌎 Join them and become a member of our Impact Partners Circle today: https://buff.ly/3RIPFsc

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