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Brian Allnutt

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Environmental reporter with Planet Detroit. I cover the climate crisis, utilities, environmental justice, politics, and open space. Reach out via Signal at brianallnutt.27

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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A man in Ypsilanti, Michigan was blasting trad jazz and doing yard work this morning
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 25/09/2026
Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers square off in key Senate contest in Michigan, where 62% of likely voters oppose data centers. Read more about how this issue is shaping the race: planetdetroit.org/2026/09/data-cent… #datacenters #midterms
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Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ha ha that’s gross and should make everyone uncomfortable, anyway, Rahm presided over a Chicago police black site, lied about what it was and then I sued the Chicago police for its records that proved it:
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Homan Square revealed: how Chicago police 'disappeared' 7,000 people
Exclusive: Lawsuit exposes scale of detention at off-the-books interrogation warehouse while attorneys describe find-your-client chase ‘from a Bond movie’
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Ypsilanti District Library @ypsilibrary.org · 23/09/2026
Free flu and COVID vaccines at YDL-Whittaker start tomorrow! Walk-ins welcome. 📅 Thurs, Sept 24 | 4–8:30pm 📅 Tues, Sept 29 | 10am–1pm 📅 Sat, Oct 3 | 10am–2pm On Sept 24 and Oct 3, onWHARD will also be here with free anemia screenings, period kits, and health resources.
Flyer reading "Free Vaccine Clinics @ YDL" with the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy logo. No appointment necessary; bring your insurance card if you have one. Location: YDL-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. Ages 3+. COVID-19 and flu vaccines (standard, pediatric and high dose) available on three dates: Thursday, September 24, 4–8:30pm; Tuesday, September 29, 10am–1pm; and Saturday, October 3, 10am–2pm. On September 24 and October 3, onWHARD will also offer free anemia screenings, period kits and health resources.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 18/09/2026
While overshadowed by cost of living concerns, the environment and climate are an undercurrent in debates over data centers, affordability, and corporate accountability. planetdetroit.org/2026/09/environme… #midterms #election #politics
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This idea applies to other things. If you wear a big sun hat, a polo shirt, and a pair of baggy cargo shorts to the zoo, you can tell people wholly fabricated, rather incorrect information about the animals and they will believe you.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 09/09/2026
Environmental advocates call for Wyandotte to switch from Detroit River intake to regional system due to contaminated groundwater flowing from nearby BASF facility. Officials say the drinking water is safe. planetdetroit.org/2026/09/wyandotte…
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Environmental advocates call for Wyandotte to switch from its Detroit River intake to the Great Lakes Water Authority system due to contaminated groundwater flowing from a nearby BASF facility. @planetdetroit.org
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Environmental advocates call for Wyandotte to switch drinking water source due to pollution near Detroit River intake
Environmentalists call for Wyandotte to abandon Detroit River drinking water intake downstream from BASF site that discharges contaminated groundwater.
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Environmental advocates call for Wyandotte to switch from its Detroit River intake to the Great Lakes Water Authority system due to contaminated groundwater flowing from a nearby BASF facility. @planetdetroit.org
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Environmental advocates call for Wyandotte to switch drinking water source due to pollution near Detroit River intake
Environmentalists call for Wyandotte to abandon Detroit River drinking water intake downstream from BASF site that discharges contaminated groundwater.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 03/09/2026
Michigan's next attorney general will decide whether to continue challenging utilities over rate hikes, environmental issues, and data centers. planetdetroid.org/2026/09/michigan-…
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damnarbor.bsky.social @damnarbor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Looks like basement time:
severe weather map
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Have been zoning this recently:
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Spacemen 3 - Big City (Everybody I Know Can Be Found Here)
YouTube video by Eliecer Gaspar
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
DTE Energy will ask Michigan regulators to approve construction of two natural gas plants totaling 2.1 gigawatts of capacity. @planetdetroit.org
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DTE will seek approval for 2 natural gas plants as coal phases out, data centers go online
Michigan utility DTE plans 2.1 gigawatts of new natural gas capacity as Monroe coal plant retires, data center demand grows.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 27/08/2026
DTE Energy will ask Michigan regulators to approve construction of two natural gas plants totaling 2.1 gigawatts of capacity. Read the full story: planetdetroit.org/2026/08/dte-natur…
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
DTE Energy will ask Michigan regulators to approve construction of two natural gas plants totaling 2.1 gigawatts of capacity. @planetdetroit.org
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DTE will seek approval for 2 natural gas plants as coal phases out, data centers go online
Michigan utility DTE plans 2.1 gigawatts of new natural gas capacity as Monroe coal plant retires, data center demand grows.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 26/08/2026
Residents who spoke during Monday’s Gibraltar City Council meeting expressed concern about the data center’s potential impacts on the power grid and Humbug Marsh. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/gibraltar…
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 12/08/2026
Before the property changed hands, Michigan regulators contacted North Morris Estates about a raw sewage spill in the community, according to state records. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/north-mor…
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
1.5 million cartons of eggs have been recalled for Salmonella — here’s what you need to know (and do) to stay safe
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Millions of eggs have been recalled for Salmonella, here’s what you need to know and what to do
Cases have been reported across 17 states, with at least two dozen hospitalizations.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 06/08/2026
The scale and intensity of Canadian wildfires has fundamentally changed since 2023, researcher says: planetdetroit.org/2026/08/canadian-…
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Stella Sacco @antlervel.vet · 05/08/2026
Is YOUR Child Secretly Texting About the Second Run of Columbo Episodes (89-03)? Look For These Acronyms: LOL: Looking Old, Lieutenant OMG: Oh…McGoohan’s Geriatric FFS: Featuring Fisher Stevens NSA: No!! Shatner Again?!
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
“Dale George, the director of communications for Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, meanwhile, said that “all systems continued to operate safely” following the attacks.”
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Nathan Santo Domingo @nsdwx.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
This is about a worst case scenario that you can imagine for Spokane. Level 3 GO NOW evacs extend all the way to Division. Absolutely heartbreaking. #wawx #wawildfire #OldTrailsFire
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Dave Dempsey @greatlakesscribe.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Michigan Supreme Court vacates petroleum pipeline Line 5 tunnel permit, remands case for further review bridgemi.com/michigan-env...
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Michigan Supreme Court vacates key Line 5 permit - Bridge Michigan
The court ruled 6-1 that the Michigan Public Service Commission’s review of a key permit for the petroleum pipeline tunnel was overly narrow, failing to consider whether the tunnel will harm public tr...
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Nahel Belgherze @wxnb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Bordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 31/07/2026
What environmental issues matter most to you this election? We're building our 2026 Environmental Voter Guide around reader questions. Vote for the ones that matter most or submit your own: voterguide.planetdetroit.org
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 31/07/2026
“Martin Luther King Jr. was a socialist.” Citing Black history and the labor movement, Michigan congressional candidate Donavan McKinney talks about why he’s a Democratic socialist — and challenges the media treating Black voters as a monolith of moderates. zeteo.com/p/this-black...
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 24/07/2026
Candidates call for accountability from DTE following the Fourth of July weekend outage, and boost efforts to freeze rate hikes, end utility political spending, and increase outage credits. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/blowback-…
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 22/07/2026
The risk of another smoke event is not high, “but it’s not zero,” Canada Wildfire’s Brian Wiens tells Planet Detroit. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/wildfire-…
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Gary Wilson @garyglx5.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Gretchen Whitmer's water legacy: Michigan governor pledged to right previous wrongs but did no better than her predecessor. open.substack.com/pub/garyglx5...
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Gretchen Whitmer's water legacy
Michigan governor pledged to right previous wrongs but did no better than her predecessor. "Following right along with the policies of the Snyder administration."
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 20/07/2026
The city of Detroit is distributing free face masks at recreation centers while supplies last. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/detroit-a…
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“The forecast does have more rain, but it would take a lot to slow these fires down,” says state of Michigan meteorologist Jim Haywood. @planetdetroit.org
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Detroit air quality to improve Saturday, but relief may be short-lived
Wildfire smoke from Ontario gives Detroit hazardous air quality. What to expect this weekend and how to protect yourself from pollution.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 16/07/2026
The air pollution in Detroit exceeds the air quality index itself, which may need to “go beyond hazardous,” meteorologist says. Read the full story: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/detroit-a…
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The air pollution in Detroit exceeds the air quality index itself, which may need to “go beyond hazardous,” meteorologist says. @planetdetroit.org
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Detroit air quality is worst in city’s recorded history from Canadian wildfires
Wildfire smoke pushes Detroit's air quality to record hazardous levels, with readings above EPA scale. Hospitals see surge in patients.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 16/07/2026
Canadian wildfire smoke is likely to reach Metro Detroit late Wednesday, adding to health risks for vulnerable residents already dealing with high temperatures. Read more about what to expect and how to stay safe: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/ontario-w…
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 15/07/2026
These images of First Nations community members evacuating Collins, Ontario on motorboats are absolutely surreal www.facebook.com/reel/1548244...
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Canadian wildfire smoke is likely to reach Metro Detroit late Wednesday, compounding health risks for vulnerable residents. @planetdetroit.org
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Detroit faces toxic smoke from Ontario wildfires on top of heat
Canadian wildfire smoke is likely to reach Metro Detroit late Wednesday, compounding health risks for vulnerable residents.
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Bryan Schuerman, M.A., M.Ed. @bryanweather.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
AIR QUALITY ALERT: EGLE has issued an Air Quality Alert, statewide for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, due to wildfire smoke that the forecast models are bringing into the state. Our in-house Wildfire Smoke model also shows that the further we go through the day, the smoke increases... #MIWX
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Scott Robeson @indianaclimate.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Brutal combo of temperatures in the 90s (mid 30s C) and very poor air quality coming to much of the Great Lakes and mid-Atlantic later this week. #ClimateChange
Map of forecast air temperatures for eastern North America on Thursday 16 July 2026, showing widespread 90+ F valuesForecast for near-surface smoke late Wed / early Thu on 16 July 2026, showing very poor air quality across the Great Lakes and areas east of that.
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Could be bad for Michigan air quality as we enter the heat wave.
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Mark Parrington @mparrington.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Rapid increase in #wildfires across Canada in recent days resulting in vast amounts of smoke with plumes transported to the Arctic & across the North Atlantic in the #CopernicusAtmosphere AOD 30 June 00 UTC forecast atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 29/06/2026
Southeast Michigan is under an extreme heat watch from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening, and seven Michigan counties have an air quality alert for ozone Monday. planetdetroit.org/2026/06/detroit-h…
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Alerts from NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI (UNOFFICIAL) @dtw.nws-bot.us · 28/06/2026
🚨 Extreme Heat Watch issued June 28 at 1:28PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI 🚨 Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values exceeding
105.

* WHERE...All of southeast Michigan.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat and humidity build into the region on
Monday with heat index values approaching or touching 100 degrees
for a short period. The hottest conditions are expected to be
Tuesday through at least Thursday. This multi-day stretch will see
high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and possibly 100 degrees
across the Detroit metro urban areas. Dewpoints into the low to
mid 70s bring heat index values to around 105 degrees or greater
each day. Little relief overnight with low temperatures each night
in the low to mid 70s.
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Many communities in Metro Detroit continuing to see elevated lead levels and water experts say authorities need to learn the lessons of Flint and Benton Harbor and move more quickly to put public health first. @planetdetroit.org
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Lead in GLWA communities' drinking water demands 'all hands on deck' response, experts say
25 Metro Detroit communities report elevated lead in drinking water since 2018. Experts call for urgent action to protect residents.
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Many communities in Metro Detroit continuing to see elevated lead levels and water experts say authorities need to learn the lessons of Flint and Benton Harbor and move more quickly to put public health first. @planetdetroit.org
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Lead in GLWA communities' drinking water demands 'all hands on deck' response, experts say
25 Metro Detroit communities report elevated lead in drinking water since 2018. Experts call for urgent action to protect residents.
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Gary Wilson @garyglx5.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Lead in drinking water, a reoccurring Michigan story. Flint, Benton Harbor and now multiple cities in an expansive water authority. Lessons not learned? planetdetroit.org/2026/06/drin...
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Lead in GLWA communities' drinking water demands 'all hands on deck' response, experts say
25 Metro Detroit communities report elevated lead in drinking water since 2018. Experts call for urgent action to protect residents.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 25/06/2026
Twenty-five Great Lakes Water Authority member communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level since 2018, and experts say authorities need to move faster to protect public health. planetdetroit.org/2026/06/drinking-…
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DaylightCounter @daylightcounter.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Our long hemispheric nightmare is now over. Let the darkness increase!
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 17/06/2026
U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell back legislation to restore federal water assistance that helped 1.5 million households during the pandemic. Read more: planetdetroit.org/2026/06/dingell-t…
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Brian Allnutt @brianallnutt.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Can’t. Wait.
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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 27/05/2026
The legal battle over the elevated radiation waste began in 2024 after it was revealed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planned to transport waste from the Niagara Falls Storage Site to Wayne Disposal. planetdetroit.org/2026/05/judge-blo…
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