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Advocates say pipeline secrecy bill could make public less safe

By Guest Contributor | May 14, 2015

Oil and gas industries push for new laws exempting information about pipeline infrastructure from being released to the public.

Energy

Energy policy debate is missing the point, advocates say

By Capital News Service | May 7, 2015

Michigan officials continue to debate on proposals for Michigan’s future energy policy, with goals for cheap, reliable energy.

Energy

The Detroit Zoo’s million dollar manure

By Capital News Service | April 28, 2015

Zoo officials are proposing an anaerobic biodigester to turn animal waste into a bio gas that produces electricity.

Energy

University announces 2016 coal phase-out, cites environmental impact

By | April 8, 2015

Complete conversion to natural gas also saves money. Campus group pushes for renewables.

Energy

Can better utility planning replace clean-energy standards?

By Guest Contributor | April 8, 2015

A key component of energy proposals from the Michigan legislature is that stronger, more long-term planning requirements for utilities can effectively replace renewable energy and efficiency standards.

Energy

Andrew Revkin on energy, politics, species adolescence and the fate of the Earth

By Guest Contributor | April 6, 2015

The former New York Times environmental reporter spoke recently after Michigan State University Environmental Science and Policy Program’s “Fate of the Earth” symposium. He is now the senior fellow for environmental understanding at Pace University.

Energy

Mr. Great Lakes on Michigan clean tech jobs, Powerley app and new energy stats

By Jeff Kart | March 30, 2015

Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart, discusses Michigan being ranked number four nationally in its number of clean energy jobs, a new app that could allow consumers to view their home energy use and statistics from the new State Energy Profiles.

Energy

Basic should trump bold for Michigan governor

By Gary Wilson | March 20, 2015

Snyder deserves encouragement for renewable energy plan. But bold is an adjective best left to spin doctors.

Energy

Ohio high court says city can’t stop drilling

By | March 17, 2015

Under the Ohio Supreme Court’s ruling, Beck Energy Corp. will continue to drill for oil, despite the objection of Ohio city, Munroe Falls.

Energy

Planned project would nearly double Michigan’s solar capacity

By Guest Contributor | March 13, 2015

A municipal utility hopes to put a large solar array on an old auto manufacturing site.

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Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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