🟢 Detroit AQI: Ozone at 35 (Good) – 2025-07-18 12:05 PM 🧪 🟢Ozone 35 | 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 31 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 10 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 88 (Moderate) – 2026-02-27 08:46 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 88 | 🟢Ozone 5 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 31 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 88 (Moderate) – 2026-02-27 07:45 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 88 | 🟢Ozone 3 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 27 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

A federal judge ordered DTE Energy to pay a $100 million fine for Clean Air Act violations by EES Coke Battery on Zug Island. Here's what the ruling includes.

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 59 (Moderate) – 2026-02-26 02:47 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 59 | 🟢Ozone 28 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 24 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🚰 The Great Lakes Water Authority raised wholesale water rates by 5.8% Wednesday, citing the need to invest in aging infrastructure. All those who spoke at a public hearing opposed the increase, saying it could force residents to choose between water bills and essentials.

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 59 (Moderate) – 2026-02-26 08:46 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 59 | 🟢Ozone 8 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 36 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 57 (Moderate) – 2026-02-26 07:45 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 57 | 🟢Ozone 10 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 35 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

Utility board says increase needed to invest in aging infrastructure, while residents say higher prices will force them to choose between paying for water or food and medicine. buff.ly/uXzEE5f

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether Michigan’s lawsuit to shut down Line 5 should proceed in state or federal court, a decision that could make or break the state’s effort to close the controversial pipeline. Bridge Michigan reports: planetdetroit.org/2026/02/line...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 69 (Moderate) – 2026-02-25 02:46 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 69 | 🟢Ozone 28 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 23 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

New data shows solar has become the cheapest energy source in history at $58 per megawatt hour, making rooftop installations increasingly profitable for Michigan homeowners. planetdetroit.org/2026/02/sola...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 77 (Moderate) – 2026-02-25 08:45 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 77 | 🟢Ozone 16 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 29 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 72 (Moderate) – 2026-02-25 07:46 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 72 | 🟢Ozone 19 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 30 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

The developer applied for the waiver Sept. 24, 2025 to “begin installation of Project Mitten,” referring to the data center. planetdetroit.org/2026/02/sali...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 53 (Moderate) – 2026-02-24 02:46 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 53 | 🟢Ozone 27 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 43 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

DTE Energy says it plans to appeal nine-figure judgment over sulfur dioxide emissions from its Zug Island facility. planetdetroit.org/2026/02/dte-...

🟢 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 36 (Good) – 2026-02-24 08:46 AM 🧪 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 36 | 🟢Ozone 21 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 13 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟢 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 37 (Good) – 2026-02-24 07:45 AM 🧪 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 37 | 🟢Ozone 20 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 8 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟢 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 33 (Good) – 2026-02-23 02:45 PM 🧪 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 33 | 🟢Ozone 28 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 14 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟢 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 41 (Good) – 2026-02-23 08:45 AM 🧪 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 41 | 🟢Ozone 27 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 5 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟢 Detroit AQI: Ozone at 26 (Good) – 2026-02-22 02:46 PM 🧪 🟢Ozone 26 | 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 26 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 6 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟢 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 47 (Good) – 2026-02-22 12:15 PM 🧪 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 47 | 🟢Ozone 23 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 9 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 52 (Moderate) – 2026-02-22 08:46 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 52 | 🟢Ozone 14 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 9 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟢 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 43 (Good) – 2026-02-21 02:45 PM 🧪 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 43 | 🟢Ozone 23 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 9 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟢 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 44 (Good) – 2026-02-21 12:16 PM 🧪 🟢Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 44 | 🟢Ozone 21 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 10 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 51 (Moderate) – 2026-02-21 08:45 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 51 | 🟢Ozone 23 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 6 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

ICYMI: A trial over shipments of radioactive waste to a Wayne County landfill concluded this week, and Planet Detroit reporter Brian Allnutt is covering the story.

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 59 (Moderate) – 2026-02-20 02:45 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 59 | 🟢Ozone 19 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 13 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 64 (Moderate) – 2026-02-20 12:16 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 64 | 🟢Ozone 16 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 19 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

Ozone pollution can cause respiratory problems and increase the frequency of asthma attacks, while PM2.5 is linked to cardiopulmonary problems and premature death. buff.ly/aeragxp

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 65 (Moderate) – 2026-02-20 08:45 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 65 | 🟢Ozone 12 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 19 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

On Thursday, the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $242 million electric rate increase for DTE Energy. This comes roughly a year after the company secured a $217 million electric rate hike.

DTE customer bills will rise by $4.93 per month starting March 5: planetdetroit.org/2026/02/dte-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 68 (Moderate) – 2026-02-19 02:45 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 68 | 🟢Ozone 10 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 11 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 63 (Moderate) – 2026-02-19 12:15 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 63 | 🟢Ozone 19 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 13 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

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🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 59 (Moderate) – 2026-02-19 08:46 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 59 | 🟢Ozone 21 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 7 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

Wayne Disposal attorneys argue plaintiffs failed to prove the landfill is harming residents, while lawyers for local communities say it’s unreasonable to dispose of radioactive waste in a highly populated area near the Great Lakes. planetdetroit.org/2026/02/wayn...

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 88 (Moderate) – 2026-02-18 02:47 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 88 | 🟢Ozone 10 | 🟡Particle Pollution (10 microns) 53 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

It's been one year since a catastrophic water main break in Southwest Detroit. Families had to temporarily relocate and replace destroyed household appliances. We spoke with residents, community leaders, and local officials to hear what challenges linger and what lessons were learned.

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 85 (Moderate) – 2026-02-18 12:15 PM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 85 | 🟢Ozone 10 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 26 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

The PERMIT Act, now under Senate review, threatens to weaken the Clean Water Act, risking higher pollution levels in Detroit’s drinking water and endangering the health and cultural practices of local communities. buff.ly/s1794FL

🟡 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 96 (Moderate) – 2026-02-18 08:45 AM 🧪 🟡Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 96 | 🟢Ozone 10 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 25 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

Judge fines DTE, its Zug Island facility $100 million for Clean Air Act violations @planetdetroit.bsky.social planetdetroit.org/2026/02/dte-...

A judge orders DTE Energy and its subsidiary EES Coke Battery to pay a $100 million civil penalty over sulfur dioxide emissions from Zug Island. The utility must comply with the Clean Air Act — plus fund $20 million in community air quality projects. More updates to come.

Breaking news: Judge orders DTE Energy and its Zug Island facility to pay $100 million fine, comply with the Clean Air Act, and fund $20 million in community air quality improvement projects.

🟠 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 118 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) – 2026-02-17 02:46 PM 🧪 🟠Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 118 | 🟢Ozone 10 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 41 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...

🟠 Detroit AQI: Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) at 107 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) – 2026-02-17 12:16 PM 🧪 🟠Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 107 | 🟢Ozone 6 | 🟢Particle Pollution (10 microns) 41 🔗 planetdetroit.org/air-quality-...