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Niagara Power Project’s recognized for influence on power production
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The locale of a pioneering hydropower project near one of North America’s iconic natural wonders is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The locale of a pioneering hydropower project near one of North America’s iconic natural wonders is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Environmentalists say the Line 5 oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac poses a risk to the Great Lakes, and the state is looking into it. Michigan recently received a list of potential replacements for the 64-year-old pipeline.
One option has caught the interest of Michigan’s attorney general. But environmental groups aren’t pleased with any of them.
The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board heard comments from concerned citizens about the controversial Line Five Monday.
The fate of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant has divided the town of Covert, Michigan.
It’s the state’s largest tax fraud case.
Michigan communities like Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Northport are moving towards being powered by clean energy.
State-commissioned studies set to come out in June will determine the future of the controversial pipeline.
Michigan announced plans to close one of the state’s three nuclear plants.
Low prices mean drillers don’t have the cash to develop new wells.