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...
Here’s how to manage climate change anxiety
The fires, floods and droughts brought on by climate change can have devastating consequences. Just watching it happen can spur...
The promises — and limits — of electric vehicles
Automakers in the United States are now betting on electric vehicles (EVs) as the future of the car market....
University of Michigan, Ford study examines potential greenhouse gas savings tied to EVs
Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a study into the potential greenhouse gas...
Gas and oil industry report projects fuel price hikes if Enbridge Line 5 is shut down
A report for a gas and oil industry group predicts gasoline and diesel prices will jump and stay high...
What to know about the latest international climate report
Weather patterns are growing more extreme. This is not only experienced through events like wildfires and droughts around the globe,...