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Planet Detroit Podcast

by Planet Detroit

Your weekly environmental headlines and original reporting--read aloud.

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  1. Trees aren’t a climate change cure-all – 2 new studies on the life and death of trees in a warming world show why

    Trees aren’t a climate change cure-all – 2 new studies on the life and death of trees in a warming world show why

  2. From the Headlines – May 9-13, 2022

    From the Headlines – May 9-13, 2022

  3. DTE shareholders reject proposal to track downstream natural gas emissions

    DTE shareholders reject proposal to track downstream natural gas emissions

  4. From the Headlines- May 2 – 6

    From the Headlines – May 9-13, 2022

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

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

  6. PLANTING TREES IN THE CLIMATE CHANGE ERA A Planet Detroit Guide

    PLANTING TREES IN THE CLIMATE CHANGE ERA A Planet Detroit Guide

  7. Planet Detroit wins 4 awards in SPJ program honoring the best local journalism

    Planet Detroit wins 4 awards in SPJ program honoring the best local journalism

  8. Planet Detroit welcomes Angela Lugo-Thomas + Jessica Soulliere

    Planet Detroit welcomes Angela Lugo-Thomas + Jessica Soulliere

  9. Metro Detroit energy activists push for legislation to hold utilities accountable during power outages

    Metro Detroit energy activists push for legislation to hold utilities accountable during power outages

  10. More beach, boat access planned from coastal grants

    More beach, boat access planned from coastal grants

  11. No, throwing trash out the window does not create jobs. A look at Detroit’s litter problem.

    No, throwing trash out the window does not create jobs. A look at Detroit’s litter problem.

  12. From the headlines— April 25 – 29

    From the Headlines- May 2 – 6

  13. A vision for a better environmental movement

    A vision for a better environmental movement

  14. Businesses signal support of state’s climate goals

    Businesses signal support of state’s climate goals

  15. Achoo! 5 essential reads for pollen season

    Achoo! 5 essential reads for pollen season

  16. From the headlines- April 18 – 22

    From the headlines- April 18 – 22

  17. Hundreds of salamanders were getting crushed by cars — now Marquette cheers them on

    Hundreds of salamanders were getting crushed by cars — now Marquette cheers them on

  18. From the headlines- April 11 -15

    From the headlines- April 11 -15

  19. How to celebrate Earth Day in Metro Detroit—without the greenwashing

    How to celebrate Earth Day in Metro Detroit—without the greenwashing

  20. As utility-scale renewables expand, some Midwest farmers are pushing back

    As utility-scale renewables expand, some Midwest farmers are pushing back

  21. Electrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads

    Electrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads

  22. New case study, federal assistance boost ‘smart neighborhood’ concept in Highland Park

    New case study, federal assistance boost ‘smart neighborhood’ concept in Highland Park

  23. Locally sourced food businesses grapple with fish consumption advisory on PFAS-laden smelt

    Locally sourced food businesses grapple with fish consumption advisory on PFAS-laden smelt

  24. Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they’re done right, IPCC says

    Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they’re done right, IPCC says

  25. These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process – 5 essential reads

    These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process – 5 essential reads

  26. DNR keeps people guessing on social media

    DNR keeps people guessing on social media

  27. From the Headlines- March 28 – April 1

    From the Headlines- April 4 – 8

  28. Detroit River dock collapse fallout: City in court with property owner, storage company to cease operations

    Detroit River dock collapse fallout: City in court with property owner, storage company to cease operations

  29. Study questions reporting, transparency in popular federal Great Lakes restoration program; Detroit River cleanup lags

    Study questions reporting, transparency in popular federal Great Lakes restoration program; Detroit River cleanup lags

  30. Black neighborhoods will bear future flood burden

    Black neighborhoods will bear future flood burden

  31. How fast can we stop Earth from warming

    How fast can we stop Earth from warming?

  32. Michigan’s recycling rate lags U.S. average

    Michigan’s recycling rate lags U.S. average

  33. Michigan wheat farmers can’t make up for crops lost in Ukraine

    Michigan wheat farmers can’t make up for crops lost in Ukraine

  34. Would gas tax breaks make a big difference when prices are skyrocketing We asked 4 experts

    Would gas tax breaks make a big difference when prices are skyrocketing? We asked 4 experts

  35. SEC proposes far-reaching climate disclosure rules for companies – here’s where the rules may be vulnerable to legal challenges

    SEC proposes far-reaching climate disclosure rules for companies – here’s where the rules may be vulnerable to legal challenges

  36. ‘A moral crisis’: Metro Detroit faith leaders call for end to water shutoffs, adoption of income-based rates

    ‘A moral crisis’: Metro Detroit faith leaders call for end to water shutoffs, adoption of income-based rates

  37. Experts weigh in on how to fix and pay for Detroit’s flooding problems

    Experts weigh in on how to fix and pay for Detroit’s flooding problems

  38. Environmental group pushes to ban controversial chemical

    Environmental group pushes to ban controversial chemical

  39. From the headlines – March 14-18, 2022

    From the headlines – March 14-18, 2022

  40. Lights Out: Profitable Utility Company Shut Off Electricity to Homes Hundreds of Thousands of Times

    Lights Out: DTE Energy shut off electricity to homes hundreds of thousands of times

  41. Planet Detroit welcomes journalism fellow Eleanore Catolico

    Planet Detroit welcomes journalism fellow Eleanore Catolico

  42. Pollen season is getting longer and more intense with climate change – here’s what allergy sufferers can expect in the future

    Pollen season is getting longer and more intense with climate change – here’s what allergy sufferers can expect in the future

  43. From the Headlines— March 7 – 11, 2022

    From the Headlines— March 7 – 11, 2022

  44. Asthma makes more Detroiters sick than anywhere else in Michigan – and it’s getting worse

    Asthma makes more Detroiters sick than anywhere else in Michigan – and it’s getting worse

  45. Great Lakes platform helps connect green investors with regional projects

    Great Lakes platform helps connect green investors with regional projects

  46. From the headlines— February 28 – March 4, 2022

    From the headlines— February 28 – March 4, 2022

  47. Maple syrup farmers grow hopeful with ideal weather

    Maple syrup farmers grow hopeful with ideal weather

  48. Ethnic slur prompts moth name change

    Ethnic slur prompts moth name change

  49. Water shortages elsewhere threaten Great Lakes, author says

    Water shortages elsewhere threaten Great Lakes, author says

  50. OPINION: We need to investigate the links between air quality and lung disease in Wayne County

    OPINION: We need to investigate the links between air quality and lung disease in Wayne County

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Your weekly environmental headlines and original reporting--read aloud.

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How many episodes does Planet Detroit Podcast have?

Planet Detroit Podcast has 84 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 14, 2022.

What is Planet Detroit Podcast about?

Your weekly environmental headlines and original reporting--read aloud.

How often does Planet Detroit Podcast release new episodes?

Planet Detroit Podcast publishes a few times a week, based on its 84 episodes since December 2021.

Who hosts Planet Detroit Podcast?

Planet Detroit Podcast is created and hosted by Planet Detroit.
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