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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Energy News Roundup, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Who We Are and What We Do

Energy News Roundup: State senators advocate for ‘community solar’ projects, proposed natural gas plant gets renewed scrutiny

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now March 23, 2024
Posted inAgriculture, Detroit, Feature Detroit, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region

Composting, water access and backyard chickens: Detroit’s urban farming evolution

by Planet Detroit March 21, 2024
Posted inAgriculture, Climate Change, Featured, Forests and Plants, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin

The Northwoods is now a month into unusually early maple tapping season

by WXPR March 13, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Connect, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, Live, News, Play, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, The Catch, Work

Is nuclear power clean energy?

by Great Lakes Now March 12, 2024
Posted inAgriculture, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Pennsylvania, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Pennsylvania farmers convicted of poisoning over two dozen migratory birds

by Great Lakes Echo March 12, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Featured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Tribes urge U.S. to weigh in on Line 5 case as appeal sits in court

by Interlochen Public Radio March 8, 2024
Posted inAgriculture, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Is the USDA’s spending on ‘climate-smart’ farming actually helping the climate?

by Grist March 7, 2024
Posted inAgriculture, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Tribal Governments and First Nations

Native Farm Bill Coalition Leaders Critical of USDA Equity Commission Final Report

by Native News Online March 5, 2024
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“Bad River” documentary combines historical treatment of indigenous people with the fight to protect Lake Superior 

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now February 28, 2024
Posted inFeatured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States

As some push for repeal, state seeks input on renewable energy siting law

by Interlochen Public Radio February 20, 2024

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