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Michigan oil and gas development: 2013 in review
Published on January 24, 2014
Michigan oil and gas drilling activity last year was still well-below pre-recession levels and industry experts predict more of the same in 2014. -
Strategies to reach consensus on controversial wind energy farms: Part two
Published on January 21, 2014
Large wind energy farms can be very controversial. But in some communities they are not. This is the second of two articles exploring some of the reasons why. -
Not all proposed large wind energy farms are controversial and there may be reasons why: Part one
Published on January 21, 2014
Large wind energy farms can be very controversial. But in some communities they are not. This is the first of two articles exploring some of the reasons why. -
Greening your future, part two: plastic water bottles
Published on December 23, 2013
The convenience of plastic water bottles can be very costly. Bottled water can cost as much as $200 a year depending on how many bottles you purchase. -
Greening your future, part one: junk mail
Published on December 23, 2013
The average household can receive as much as 69 pounds of junk mail annually. -
Season of giving – Not of discarding
Published on December 13, 2013
Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the holidays than any other time of the year. By adopting a few new traditions, you can reduce waste, save time, money and resources and still have a bright and beautiful holiday season. -
Walkability, quality of life and healthy, vibrant Communities all come together in one package
Published on November 21, 2013
Jeff Speck advocated creating walkable communities with his book Walkable City. Speck was a featured speaker at the Michigan Association of Planning conference in Kalamazoo, Mich. -
Cutting carbon emissions to improve the climate
Published on November 3, 2013
EPA proposes rules for future utility plants. -
Ten biomass myths
Published on November 3, 2013
Woody biomass has a key role in meeting future energy needs. However, it''s often ignored in discussions of renewable energy. -
New hydraulic fracturing reports are excellent resources for local officials
Published on September 25, 2013
Local elected and appointed officials sometimes struggle to decide how to address resident concerns about hydraulic fracturing. A new set of reports help officials learn about the issues before they act.