The potential of wind turbines in America
The technologies we need to create a carbon free world are all around us, according to many advocates, scientists, and...
The state of Michigan’s cannabis industry
We’re now about three years into Michigan’s experiment with legal recreational marijuana. Recreational cannabis retailers now exist all across the...
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...
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...
Chaos at county conventions: Why it matters
It has been a bumpy road for Michigan Republicans as they decide which candidates to put up for attorney...
Patrick Lyoya’s death sparks new and old questions about law enforcement
The April 4th police killing of Grand Rapids resident Patrick Lyoya poses questions about law enforcement that are both new...
dream hampton’s new video short “Freshwater” explores her Detroit childhood, climate change
Detroiters experienced an enhanced form of water destruction from massive flooding that destroyed homes and belongings and lives last...
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...
Leaders in Kalamazoo work toward solutions to address systemic racism in the youth justice system
Kalamazoo is working to correct a decades-old problem within its community. City officials have declared racism as a public...
State of Michigan restructures mental and behavioral health services departments
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently announced a restructuring of its mental and behavioral health services...
Ways to engage more in your community
What does it means to engage thoughtfully with the place that you live and the people around you? That’s also...
National Urban League report calls democracy “under siege”
Democratic institutions have been weakened, according to numerous scholars across the country, and some have been fearing the end to...