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MI Environmental Health For All
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Environmental health for Michigan and beyond. Encouraging policy and action to promote public health.
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Wildfire smoke has been creating dangerous air quality conditions throughout the state. Use these tips to stay safe.
August 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Leaving your car or truck running while parked can be harmful to people who are nearby, especially children and people with asthma. Learn more in this fact sheet. Download here: bit.ly/4mmEp2p
July 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Try to avoid busy roads when exercising - in this fact sheet, learn about how air pollution from traffic can affect your health. Download here: bit.ly/470lGVN
July 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Smoke and dust can lead to chronic conditions like rhinosinusitis. Learn about how this happens in our fact sheet.
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July 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Children are especially vulnerable during heatwaves. Learn about heat safety for children below. Download here: bit.ly/3IiE6qv
July 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
What are resilience hubs and how can they fit into your community? Learn about the benefits of resilience hubs in our fact sheet. Download here: bit.ly/46Xu0Wn
July 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
How can Detroit prepare for future extreme weather events? Our fact sheet has suggestions for improvements we can make, check it out here: bit.ly/3TNacxj
July 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Join Dearborn Public Health and Dearborn Public Library on July 31st at 10:30 AM for story time and games! Learn about air quality, build a box fan filter, and more!
July 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Flooding impacts Detroit residents in many ways. Below, read about what impacts they face, and what can be done to reduce and prevent flooding in the future. Download here: bit.ly/44zC7aa
July 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Wildfire is affecting Michigan this week. Learn about why it can be dangerous, and how you can protect yourself and your community here:
Download the factsheet - bit.ly/4eTEp7F
July 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Children are especially vulnerable during heatwaves. Learn about heat safety for children below. Download here: bit.ly/3IiE6qv
July 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Heavy rain often leads to flooding in the Detroit area. Learn more about it and how communities can stay safe here:
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July 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Temperatures in Detroit are forecasted to be in the 90s this holiday weekend. In our fact sheet, find information about extreme heat in Michigan, and how to stay safe. Download here: bit.ly/3GuWiN3
July 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Join us this July for MSU Extension's PFAS Lunch & Learn sessions!⚠️🌿 Learn about the 'forever chemicals,' how they impact our bodies and our environment, and what we can do to make a change in our communities!

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👉Register Here: bit.ly/3TlxtWL
July 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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As temperatures soar into the 90s, Detroit’s recreation centers and libraries offer cooling spaces for residents, BridgeDetroit reports: planetdetroit.org/2025/06/detr...
Detroit cooling centers open for residents during heat wave
With temperatures in the 90s, Detroit's recreation centers and libraries serve as cooling centers for residents seeking relief from the heat.
planetdetroit.org
June 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Moms' Stephanie Reese penned a beautiful opinion piece in @thenewledenews where she underscores how #Juneteenth and protecting vulnerable communities from pollution are rooted in an essential right: Freedom.
June 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Don't forget about pets as temperatures rise, protect them from the heat using the tips below. Read more here: bit.ly/3HMz1Xu
June 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It's National Safety Month! Detroiters, sign up for timely emergency alerts such as public health advisories, severe weather, and natural disasters through DetroitAlerts365? Text DetroitAlerts365 to 99411 or click the link detroitalerts365.org to get started. @DetHealth
June 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It's National Safety Month! Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are common in summer, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk. Stay safe, learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and take action quickly if you see someone with these symptoms.
#HeatSafety #OutdoorWorkers
June 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Join a Cumulative Impacts Bus Tour of the Detroit area on Wednesday, June 18 from 9am-12:30pm! Last day to register is today! Register here: bit.ly/4mWnF33
June 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It's #HealthyHomesMonth! Check out this article to learn about why non-stick pan coatings are harmful.

Use pans that are stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, or "fluorine-free" ceramic to avoid ingesting toxic chemicals with your meals.
Getting PFAS Out of Pans
The Ecology Center Healthy Stuff Lab is helping get toxic chemicals out of our everyday environments because everyone deserves healthy stuff and a healthy environment.   The Ecology Center's Healthy S...
www.ecocenter.org
June 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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It's #WorldEnvironmentDay!
This year calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution.

Millions of tonnes of plastic harm our oceans, rivers and wildlife.

Reducing plastic waste is vital. Check out how the EU is tackling plastic pollution. 👇
europa.eu/!vJ8pRC

#EndPlasticPollution
June 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay!

Join us in celebrating our planet and recognizing the power we all have to protect it.

Every voice matters. Every action counts. Join the movement.

Together, let’s #BeatPlasticPollution.
June 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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It is Michigan Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week!
Enjoy, celebrate and protect the heart of the Great Lakes
🌊🌊💙💙
Because you all know that #CleanWaterisLife
June 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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As wildfire smoke drifts across borders, its health impacts are felt unevenly. planetdetroit.org/2025/06/wild...
What to do when Detroit air is polluted with wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke poses a health risk to everyone, but certain individuals are more susceptible to illness, according to the CDC.
planetdetroit.org
June 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM