Detroit

‘Water is a human right,’ Democrats say…

…with new bills addressing Flint crisis, Detroit shutoffs Photo: State Rep. Stephanie Chang, D-Detroit, introduces a package of water quality…

3 years ago

Uranium-contaminated site collapses into Detroit River

A Detroit property contaminated with uranium and other dangerous chemicals partially collapsed into the Detroit River on Nov. 26, the…

5 years ago

‘Series of Government Failures’ Blamed for Flint Water Crisis

Michigan state agencies overseen by Gov. Rick Snyder and a series of emergency managers appointed by the governor are to…

6 years ago

How Removing Asphalt Is Softening Our Cities

Portland alley advocates estimate there are 76 miles of alleys in their city—all potential green public spaces. This northeast Portland…

6 years ago

Study: Flint’s lead-poisoned water had ‘horrifyingly large’ effect on fetal deaths

Flint resident LaFonzo Williams, 19, prays on Jan. 14, 2016, in Lansing, Mich., amid more than 150 Flint and Detroit…

6 years ago