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Regional industry news, from agriculture to blue economy to shipping.

Posted inIndustry

Supreme Court sides with Nessel in Line 5 jurisdiction dispute

by Bridge Michigan April 24, 2026June 11, 2026
Posted inPolitics

Michigan feared Cheboygan Dam danger for years before rains pushed it to brink

by Bridge Michigan April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Posted inClimate

Climate experts say spring is coming earlier. How will that affect agriculture and ecosystems?

by Grist April 16, 2026April 17, 2026
Posted inIndustry

Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it?

by Grist April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Posted inIndustry

Which Great Lakes states are advancing balcony solar?

by Canary Media April 10, 2026April 10, 2026
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Latest News, Michigan

Residents across Michigan unite for solar discounts

by Planet Detroit April 9, 2026April 9, 2026
Posted inEnergy News Roundup

Ohio energy corruption case goes nowhere after jury deadlocks over bribery charges

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now April 8, 2026June 16, 2026
Posted inIndustry

After Chemical Industry Lobbying, EPA Considers Dropping Clean Air Protections for Plastic Waste Recycling

by Inside Climate News April 7, 2026April 8, 2026
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines

Line 5 opponents raise concerns over report on geologic conditions for proposed tunnel

by Interlochen Public Radio April 6, 2026April 6, 2026
Posted inRecreation and Tourism

Michigan shuts down Belle Isle redevelopment plan critics call ‘dystopian’

by Bridge Michigan April 3, 2026April 5, 2026

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Latest News

  • Line 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition
    Despite "adverse" impacts on ecological and tribal resources, state regulators said it's better than an oil spill in the Great Lakes.
  • Air quality alerts issued for northern Michigan as wildfire smoke blankets region
    Events were canceled and people were urged to stay indoors amid warnings of health risks from the plume drifting down from Minnesota and Canada.
  • The AI Boom Is Prolonging Indiana’s Fossil Fuel Era, With Hidden Costs for Water
    Gas turbines and an old coal plant are expected to consume nearly 7 billion gallons of water annually in service of a new Amazon data center.

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