Opponents of the Line 5 project say anything short of a shutdown is a grave threat to the environment, tourism, fishing, shipping, and the Great Lakes, the largest body of fresh water in the world.
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Legislation weighs in on energy options to drive down costs for Michiganders
The Michigan Legislature is weighing bills to increase the state’s energy efficiency standards as part of a broad clean energy and climate package.
Column: Decarbonizing Michigan’s economy will also improve water quality
The Michigan Legislature is poised to pass one of the most comprehensive clean energy initiatives in the country, requiring 100 percent of electric power to come from carbon-free sources by 2035.
Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
Each year, the federal government purchases about 50,000 new vehicles. Until recently, almost all of them ran on diesel or gasoline, contributing to U.S. demand for fossil fuels and encouraging automakers to continue focusing on fossil-fueled vehicles.
One Year Later, Inflation Reduction Act Brings Clean Energy Investments and Job Growth
Here in Michigan, the state has invested over $21 billion in clean energy projects, and nearly 16,000 new, good-paying jobs have been created since the IRA’s passage.
MI Makes Electric Vehicles. Are Michiganders Buying Them?
New car prices are dropping, with electric vehicle price tags leading the way. Will more drivers in Michigan decide to buy?
Enviros Discuss Highs and Lows of DTE Settlement Before State Commission Review
Clean energy and environmental activists gathered Tuesday at a webinar to break down a recent settlement changing how DTE Energy will operate over the next 20 years.
Watch for Harmful Algal Blooms in MI Recreational Waters
Michigan residents are being warned to be prepared for another season of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.
Rick Haglund: Time Is Running Out to Address Michigan’s Population, Prosperity Decline | Opinion
Beginning a column with a cliché is considered a sign of unimaginative writing. But the old tale of the boiled frog almost perfectly describes Michigan’s demographic and economic plight.
Michigan Energy Reliability Task Force Announces Statewide Listening Tour
The newly-formed Michigan House Energy Reliability, Resilience, and Accountability (ERRA) Task Force announced on Thursday that it will embark on a statewide listening tour in June to hear citizens’ concerns and ideas after large swaths of the state dealt with weeks-long power outages in February.