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Posted inFeatured, Freighters, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Shipping and Ports

The fascinating history of the Great Lakes Yemeni sailors

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now February 11, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Trump tries to block EV charger money — again. Michigan impact ‘clear as mud’

by Bridge Michigan February 11, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

For clean energy in the Great Lakes region, 2025 is off to an uneasy start

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now February 5, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Blue Tech challenge aims at gathering business solutions to Great Lakes problems

by Interlochen Public Radio February 5, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Energy sector holds its breath as nuclear power inches forward

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now January 22, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Tribal Governments and First Nations, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Life on the frontlines of Ontario’s critical mineral boom

by The Narwhal January 21, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Public comment opens on a plan to clear trees for solar near Gaylord

by Interlochen Public Radio January 13, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Energy News Roundup, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Michigan, News, Region, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Energy transition sees small wins, major uncertainty in the Upper Midwest

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now January 8, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inConnect, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research

Chicago keeps its New Year’s resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power

by Grist January 2, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Energy News Roundup: Wisconsin reacts to oil spill as pipeline fight continues

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now December 23, 2024

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