Planet Detroit is an independent nonprofit local news organization dedicated to keeping Detroit and Michigan residents informed about the environment and public health. With a focus on accountability, solutions, and community reporting, Planet Detroit strives to empower the community by providing quality climate, equity, health, and environment journalism in the public interest. Their mission centers around grassroots voices, holding power accountable, spotlighting solutions, and serving the community.

Planet Detroit is committed to dismantling systemic racism in their communities and in journalism, actively working to include marginalized groups in their coverage. They believe that independent journalism is crucial for overcoming the environmental challenges we face and that seeking and exposing the truth is essential. Planet Detroit covers environmental issues without bias, providing background, context, and coverage of solutions while ensuring that stories of low-income communities and communities of color are told.

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