Articles by Jena Brooker
Jena Brooker is an environmental reporter for BridgeDetroit and was Grist's 2021 Midwest reporting fellow.
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In Detroit, a push to help Black farmers purchase land
Black farmers in Detroit have turned blighted properties into vital food sources. Now, a new land fund is opening the door to official ownership.
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Michigan officials are finally doing something about a city’s toxic drinking water
The state now plans to remove all of Benton Harbor's lead pipes within 18 months.
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Flooding could shut down one-quarter of America’s critical infrastructure
Hospitals, airports, and other public services are at risk.
