Michigan Flooding Is A Climate Change Problem, Too
Last week’s flooding in mid-Michigan is just one more example of how the earth’s changing climate is having dangerous and...
WDET At Home: Level Up Your Garden With Expert Tips
It’s May in Michigan, which means novice and expert gardeners alike are exercising green thumbs. “Gardening is just a great way...
Michigan Infrastructure Needs An Upgrade. Midland Flooding Proves It.
Last week, Michigan experienced one of its worst infrastructure disasters in the state’s history. "Dams were originally built to be...
Pandemic Shows Rapid Change Is Possible When We’re United, Says Author Charles Eisenstein
Will we use this global opportunity to radically change how societal systems are organized and maintained? In a striking essay that...
Midland Flooding: What Went Wrong
Catastrophic flooding has forced thousands to evacuate their homes in Mid-Michigan. “Many, many neighborhoods under water, many, many businesses destroyed."...
Michigan Gardening Stores Open For Business, But With Added Precautions
Nurseries and garden stores are on a short-list of businesses currently allowed to operate in the state. As more and...
How to Enjoy Detroit Parks Safely During COVID-19
The "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order imposed in early March and extended recently has left many Detroiters feeling anxious to...
Studies Suggest Link Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Death Rates
Researchers in the U.S. and Italy are looking at whether people who live in places with high air pollution are...
Springtime Showers Bring Increased Flooding to Detroit
There’s been a lot of precipitation throughout metro Detroit over the last couple of months. It’s an issue contributing to rising water...
Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Haley Stevens, Brenda Lawrence On Federal Response to COVID-19
The U.S. House was scheduled to meet next week, but has reversed course due to the threat of COVID-19. However,...
Activists Say Pandemic Underscores Need for Water Access, Regulation
The novel coronavirus pandemic has has drawn attention to the the consequences of insufficient water access, air pollution and the role...
Add “Plant Magic” to Your Life With These Creative Uses of Herbs And Spices
If you’re looking for an introduction to the magic of plants and the power of herbalism, Detroit herbalist Christine Buckley has...