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For Some Kids, Farm to School a Health Lifeline

February 3, 2011 | By Diane Conners

Programs also boost local farms, change children’s tastes...


Scientists See No Basis for Turbine 'Infrasound' Claims

January 30, 2011 | By Jim Dulzo

Two reports challenge rationale for 1.25-mile wind farm buffer...


Two Acoustic Scientists Explain Infrasound

January 30, 2011 | By Jim Dulzo

From cars and compressors to waves and wind, it’s everywhere...


Major Windpower Proposal Stirs Benzie, Manistee Counties

January 27, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Enthusiasm, doubts mark initial reactions to $360 million idea...


Michigan, Ohio emerge as Solar Manufacturing Centers

January 12, 2011 | By Keith Schneider

Election results, China policies could cloud a sunny future...


Wanted: A Cure for the Wintertime Heating Blues

January 7, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Governments, utilities can help cut energy bills for drafty homes...


A Bridge to Better Food:

December 22, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Businesses, farm markets, agencies help families buy fresh, healthy fare...


Looking for Local Along the Interstate

Blog Archive | December 17, 2010 | By Janice Benson

I’m pleased to say that travelers stopping in many of our small northern Michigan towns, looking for local fare, will be delighted to find quite a bit of it! ...


For Rural Teens, No Ride Means Missed Chances

December 15, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Vision transit team, bus systems, educators seek new routes to student success...


Wanted: Fresh, Healthy Food for Kids

December 8, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Grand Vision group builds local economy with region’s bounty...


Wanted: Regional Wheels for Workers

November 30, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Grand Vision sees buses that speed commutes, boost ridership...


Wanted: A Vision for Affordable Housing

November 24, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

'Cheap' rural housing can financially trap struggling families...


Onekama School Finds Recipe for Success

November 19, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Cafeteria’s local food pleases students, parents, teachers, and bean counters...


A Vision for Helping Families on the Edge

November 16, 2010 | By Jim Dulzo

Popular citizens’ plan for housing, transit, food, and energy can help entire community...


Saginaw and Flint: Shrinking Cities, Expanding Communities

November 14, 2010 | By Patty Cantrell

Urban gardeners, nearby farmers grow new, local food economy...

‘Green Plate Challenge’ Brings Business to Local Emu Farm

Blog Archive | November 10, 2010 | By Janice Benson

Jim Barnes, owner of The Crystal Lake Catering Company, Eco-Building Products, and Wild Leek Productions, produced and promoted the Green Plate Challenge this summer in order to connect local restaurants with local farmers. ...


Flint: Mowing Weeds, Planting Seeds, Growing Citizens

November 5, 2010 | By Patty Cantrell

A down-and-out town finds strength in its people and governments...


Calling All Clean-Energy Entrepreneurs!

October 28, 2010 | By Jim Dulzo

National feed-in tariff expert heads to Traverse City, Lansing...


PIE&G Candidate: Questions on Coal Costs

October 8, 2010 | By Jim Dulzo

Vermilya warns that Rogers City plant would harm N.E. Michigan residents...

Urban Agriculture: A True Story from WWII

Blog Archive | October 6, 2010 | By Patty Cantrell

My family here in Germany, where I’m visiting this week and next, has a favorite story about my great grandfather, Karl Bader....

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