Once ringed by polluting factories, Muskegon Lake has attracted a wealthier clientele to blue-collar Muskegon thanks to a taxpayer-funded cleanup. Cheers about the economic gains are mixed with fear that the lakeshore will become ‘a gated community.’
Michigan climate change
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Opinion | Let the sun shine in: It’s time to pass community solar legislation
It’s more important than ever for Michiganders to have the ability to invest in their own reliable community power generation. It’s time for the will of the voters to matter more than dirty utility contributions to politicians.
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House GOP budget proposal targets clean-energy tax credits, pollution rules
Several moves are aimed at clawing back billions in spending authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Keeping the $5.5 billion Michigan fishery afloat
Research on all kinds of fish is conducted in labs around the Great Lakes region. The different state agencies have agreed to a Joint Strategic Plan that compiles their data to provide a big picture of the fisheries in the lakes.
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In Michigan, Great Lakes are a lifeblood and birthright. They’re under attack
How can states, provinces and tribal nations manage their water resources to create jobs and attract businesses without inflicting severe ecological damage?
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Smallmouth bass are getting bigger in Michigan. Thank catch-and-release
Catch and release ethics is credited for the fact that smallmouth bass in Lake St. Clair have been getting larger over the past 50 years, a DNR study finds.
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Justice Dept. sues Michigan over Nessel plan to sue fossil fuel companies
The Justice Department is suing four states over climate action. The DOJ says plans by Michigan and Hawaii to take legal action over climate harm would infringe on the federal government’s authority.
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Opinion | More solar energy in Michigan will spark investment, job opportunities
As more Michigan communities adopt solar power, the cumulative effect is a boost to our local economies, fostering a more resilient economic landscape.
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A sequoia forest in Detroit? Planting world's largest trees on vacant lots
Arborists are hoping to transform vacant land on Detroit’s east side by planting giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees. Detroit is the pilot city for the Giant Sequoia Filter Forest.
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Opinion | Improve Michigan public schools by protecting clean-energy incentives
Michiganders deserve energy-efficient public buildings that can save on heating and cooling costs, and students deserve — and need — safe and comfortable school buildings with clean air to breathe.