Waste
Great Lakes states are in ecological debt
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The nation hit Ecological Deficit Day recently, thanks in part to the Great Lakes states that use more resources than they regenerate.
Land
Mr. Great Lakes on Michigan lighthouse sale, conservation and community solar
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Mr. Great Lakes covers lighthouses, conserved land and a new community solar program.
Energy
Can better utility planning replace clean-energy standards?
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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.
Echo
Michigan’s energy policy up for grabs
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With 2008 energy mandates set to expire, Michigan’s future in clean energy is up for debate, with possibilities of the state turning back to fossil fuels.
Energy
Basic should trump bold for Michigan governor
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Snyder deserves encouragement for renewable energy plan. But bold is an adjective best left to spin doctors.
Energy
Planned project would nearly double Michigan’s solar capacity
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A municipal utility hopes to put a large solar array on an old auto manufacturing site.
Energy
Grassland birds hold stock in the future of biofuels
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Birds stand to gain valuable grassland habitat if the appetite to balance conservation and biofuel production continues gaining support in scientific circles.
Energy
Report explores future of green energy in Michigan
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A new report from the University of Michigan’s Energy Institute looks at the costs and benefits of expanding renewable energy in Michigan.
Energy
Study: modest costs to renewables
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Michigan could expand its reusable energy standard to 25 percent over 10 years at $2.60 each month per household, a price that could be cut in half if key federal tax credits are extended.
Air
Great Lakes legal expert discusses challenge to EPA mercury rules
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Michigan’s challenge to EPA emissions rule lands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.