Environment

Longform People plant trees during a volunteer work day at Palmer Park in Detroit. Healthy Communities

Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.

Patrick DunnWednesday, September 18, 2024
Development News More than two billion pounds of food are dumped in Michigan landfills each year, per the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE). Sustainability

In local efforts to eliminate food waste, ‘Southfield and Wixom are pioneers’ as new programs debut

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2024
Development News "These federal dollars will purchase new, electric school busses for these school districts, providing a safer and cleaner ride to school for students,” says Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer Zachary Kolodin. Healthy Communities

Federal grants to enable purchase of 15 clean-energy school buses in Pontiac, 5 in Redford

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 18, 2024
Feature Story B2B Trail Ann Arbor Corridor - Argo Cascades. Sustainability

Trail blazing: 4 metro Detroit paths and trails getting glow ups

Layla McMurtrieThursday, July 13, 2023
Feature Story Mountain Biking, Oakland County Sustainability

PHOTOS: Best mountain bike trails in northern Oakland County

Joe PowersThursday, May 18, 2023
Feature Story Mayor Michael Taylor (L to R), Councilman Henry Yanez, Councilman Michael Radtke, Councilwoman Deanna Koski, Councilwoman Barbara Ziarko, Councilwoman Maria Schmidt and Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski plant a tree at the Sterling Heights Senior Center. Sustainability

'A vital step forward': Sterling Heights launches new Think Sterling Green sustainability initiative

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 20, 2023
Feature Story Pinckney Recreation Area Sustainability

Top swimming spots: Places to take a dip in Metro Detroit's natural waters

Kate RoffThursday, August 4, 2022
Feature Story Chef Omar Anani at Saffron De Twah. Sustainability

Make food, not waste: 30 Metro Detroit food businesses to lead the U.S. in sustainability pledge

Sarah WilliamsWednesday, May 11, 2022
Feature Story Amanda Saab, Zee Shami, Sam Haider, and Sam Abbas discuss the future of Dearborn Resturants, and food within the community at a Dearborn City Open (image taken before the COVID-19 pandemic). Arts and Culture

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Feature Story ECN president and CEO Donna Givens Davidson is part of the team behind the Stoudamire Wellness Hub. Sustainability

Climate resilience hubs finding a foothold on Detroit's East Side, helping residents face disasters

David SandsThursday, December 9, 2021
Development News This new Ferndale business was inspired by the Barbara Ward quote, “We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the Earth as its other creatures do.” Sustainability

Home and body goods store, a ‘refillery and zero waste shop,’ opens in Ferndale

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 13, 2021
Development News A section of the Lower Rouge Greenway in Canton Twp. Transportation

New upgrades coming to Wayne County's Lower Rouge Greenway include kayak launches, trail heads

David SandsThursday, March 4, 2021
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