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In Push for Coal, Utilities Ignore Gas-Fired Plants

August 11, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Consumers, Wolverine could substitute cleaner, dormant generators...


Citizens, Dems Push ‘ReEnergize Michigan’ Jobs Bill

August 5, 2009 | By Jim Dulzo

Coalition: Stronger green mandates, incentives are keys to national leadership...


Does City Want Affordable Downtown Housing?

July 31, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Officials' resistance to Whiting proposal sends wrong message to funders, agencies, developers...


Report Finds 100,000 Green Jobs in Michigan

July 27, 2009 | By Jim Dulzo

Officials see ‘dynamic opportunity’ for global green leadership...


Study: Rogers City Plant Flunks “Prudent and Feasible” Test

July 21, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Firm says Wolverine ignores financial risks, efficiency, and cleaner sources...


Food Safety Moves Could Harm Local Farm Prospects

July 8, 2009 | By Patty Cantrell

Attempts to catch industrial problems load smaller farms with big costs...


Critics Call Rogers City Coal Plant Study ‘Fluff’

July 2, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Foes say Wolverine’s report lacks evidence, snubs alternatives, low-balls cost...


Farm Markets Boost Sales via ‘Food Stamp’ Cards

July 1, 2009 | By Diane Conners

Move brings fresher fruits, veggies to families in need...


Granholm Touts Big Plans for Green Jobs

June 30, 2009 | By Jim Dulzo

Conference address outlines steps to a clean-energy state...

Hannah Clark: Beaches and Busses

Blog Archive | June 25, 2009 | By Hannah Clark

Now I’m trying out riding the BATA bus to work, but it seems I may have forgotten the rules. ...


Co-Op Coal Critic Sees Victory in a Defeat

June 23, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Cherryland members reject previewing Rogers City plant cost...


White House Says, ‘Stand Tall, Michigan!’

June 18, 2009 | By Jim Dulzo

Obama’s green jobs czar says state should lead rise of nation’s green industry...


How Much Power Does Consumers Need?

June 15, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Groups list 37 problems with utility’s claim for a new coal plant...


Wolverine Mum On Coal Plant’s Price

June 8, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

‘Coal Night’ to reveal big costs, risks for utility customers...


Production's Fiasco Means Benzie Lacks Growth Tools

June 3, 2009 | By Shauna Fite

County planning, zoning still remain out of sync...


‘Coal Night’ Promises ‘Serious Fun’

June 1, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Movies, videos, experts push back on energy firms’ media blitz...

Glenn Puit: Wiring Empire for Success

Blog Archive | May 26, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Located along a particularly beautiful stretch of northern Lake Michigan shoreline, the small village of Empire looks like a guaranteed economic success story....


Michigan Readies Energy-Saving Loan Program

May 26, 2009 | By Jim Dulzo

New rules aim to jumpstart efficiency, green power, and jobs...

Brian Beauchamp: Seeing the Big Picture—the Grand Vision Takes Off

Blog Archive | May 22, 2009 | By Brian Beauchamp

Although it was a regional event, Tuesday night’s rollout of The Grand Vision’s final draft plan at Traverse City’s State Theater was actually a watershed for the entire state....


Traverse City’s Utility Goes Greener

May 20, 2009 | By Glenn Puit

Instead of new coal power, firm plans big jump in renewables...

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