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Two years later, ripple effects - and public protests - around Michigan oil spill
On the two-year anniversary of the Enbridge oil spill into Michigan's Kalamazoo river, protesters invoke still-existing contamination to condemn the tar sands industry.By Kari Lydersen .
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Digging deeper on 'un-mined gold' in Michigan oil wells
The answer to Michigan’s energy woes is right beneath our feet. So says an Obama administration official who points to “un-mined gold” in the Great Lakes state and using enhanced oil recovery to get at it.By Jeff Kart .
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Commentary: 'Record' fine for Michigan oil spill is a slap on the wrist
To everyday Americans, the $3.7 million fine imposed by federal regulators this week might seem large. From the perspective of a large company like Enbridge, however, it’s chump change.By Guest Contributor .
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Traverse City takes a lead on energy efficiency
In Traverse City, Michigan, an unusual level of cooperation between government, local businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, nonprofits and homeowners in creating more energy-efficient buildings is becoming a model for the rest of the state.By Howard Lovy .
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Electric vehicles at Michigan campus run on solar power
A 50-kilowatt solay array went online at Western Michigan University this year, and now 15 EV charging stations are drawing power from the sun.By Guest Contributor .
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The cost of coal, in lives and dollars
A report from the Environmental Integrity Projects say the cost of premature deaths caused by emissions from four Midwest power plants exceeds the value of the electricity they produce. -
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Michigan's largest wind farm goes online
The Gratiot County Wind Project, a 212 megawatt wind farm in central Michigan, is online and producing power this week, according to a news release from DTE Energy.By Ken Paulman .
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When riding a bike is a 'prank'
Whether a principal in Michigan overreacted in suspending students for leading a bicycle parade to school is one thing, but her concerns about their safety aren't entirely misplaced.By Ken Paulman .
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Midwest cities planning for electric vehicles
Besides big cities, smaller communities around the Midwest are preparing for more electric cars to hit the road. -
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Habitat homes achieve efficiency and affordability
As energy efficiency advocates press for tougher energy codes in Minnesota, Illinois and elsewhere, they're pointing to affordable housing supporters such as Habitat for Humanity to help make their case.
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