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Bioenergy project tools for Michigan communities
Published on June 26, 2012
Michigan communities seeking a better understanding of how to produce bioenergy from biomass have a new online resource available to them. -
Planning commissions may not have jurisdiction, but can still have advocacy role
Published on June 26, 2012
There are a number of areas where local governments do not have jurisdiction, but a local government or its planning commission can still prepare testimony for submission at public hearings and during public comment periods. -
June 2012 Oil and Gas Newsletter is now available
Published on June 22, 2012
Many subjects regarding oil and gas development, leasing and landowner information are contained in this issue. -
Making “green” concrete: A challenging process for a better world
Published on June 22, 2012
Northeast Michigan is at the center of a green technology research project that could make a “dirty art” cleaner for a healthier planet. -
Concrete and greenhouse gasses: Exploring the relationship
Published on June 22, 2012
Researching green technology and understanding the emission of greenhouse gasses in relation to the production of concrete blocks is a key part of the construction business. -
The greenhouse effect and climate change: It’s natural, right?
Published on June 8, 2012
How can human beings influence a system as complex as our planet’s climate? -
Public forest ownership has many implications
Published on June 5, 2012
Michigan’s public forest ownership patterns have implications that are economic, social and ecological. -
Where’s the waste?
Published on June 4, 2012
Michigan waste biomass energy inventory to support renewable energy development. -
Getting your N application correct can boost switchgrass production
Published on May 31, 2012
Switchgrass has caught the attention of farmers as a potential bioenergy crop due to rising oil prices. -
Farmland leasing for wind farms continue across the Saginaw Valley
Published on May 15, 2012
Farmland owners continue to be asked to sign leases with wind farm developers, negotiating a win-win, long term lease arrangement is crucial and can take some time and effort to complete.