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Commentary: To sustain Michigan’s advanced energy economy, invest in clean mobility

Michigan is well on its way toward a future with a strong advanced energy economy, but infrastructure needs to grow along with that economy to sustain it, writes guest commentator Laura Sherman.

By Laura Sherman . 4 November 2021
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Environmental groups intend to sue over Illinois mine PFA contamination

The citizen lawsuit is meant to trigger government action at the sprawling, long-troubled Sugar Camp underground mine.

By Kari Lydersen . 3 November 2021
Clean industry

Are concrete makers moving fast enough to switch to lower-carbon products?

A new report says major manufacturers of concrete and cement are dragging their feet on decarbonization — and government inertia isn't helping either.

By Ingrid Lobet . 3 November 2021
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Massachusetts to test highway barriers that absorb sound and solar energy

A pilot project, the first of its kind in the United States, will test the potential to mount solar panels on highway noise barriers without distracting drivers or deflecting noise in unexpected ways.

By Sarah Shemkus . 3 November 2021
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Illinois solar industry optimistic again as new state law revives incentives

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act will create new blocks of funding to support community, commercial, and residential solar. The first round of new funding will become available in December.

By Kari Lydersen . 3 November 2021
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Wyoming's Gillette and Campbell County plan for post-coal economy

The ‘Energy Capital of the Nation’ looks to events, sports, and carbon tech to offset its diminishing fossil fuels industries.

By Dustin Bleizeffer . 3 November 2021
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Wyoming climate data holds ominous clues about life, economy

By Dustin Bleizeffer . 3 November 2021
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Wyoming residents observe a changing climate and quality of life

Extreme conditions feel like the continuation of a shift in climate patterns residents have observed over their lifetimes, they say.

By Dustin Bleizeffer . 3 November 2021
Climate justice

Small island nations suffer under broken and 'cruel' climate finance system

At COP26, leaders of developing countries seek a way out of the vicious circle of debt and storm damage. Will rich countries and major players listen?

By Jeff St. John . 3 November 2021
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Kansas City hopes its vision for airport solar will be ready for takeoff soon

After a consultant last year advised the city against allowing solar on an airport parking ramp because of the potential for glare problems, city leaders are pitching a new approach that would put panels along runways.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 2 November 2021