January 2, 2009
Avoiding A Coal Collision
On Tuesday, officers from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will hear citizens from around the state explain why they oppose or support building
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December 26, 2008
Lansing Passes a Farm-to-School Test
Michigan’s lawmakers and the governor just gave school children, farmers, and the state’s economy a tasty end-of-year holiday present: Legislation
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December 22, 2008
In Ohio, Rumblings About Pet Coke
Eight years after an Ohio utility began burning petroleum coke at its coal plant, many nearby residents say the fuel switch has turned the facility into a
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December 18, 2008
Great Lakes Water: Public or Private?
Many conservationists hailed the passage of the Great Lakes Compact, which is designed to protect the world’s largest freshwater supply, as a major
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December 11, 2008
Local Food Means Local Infrastructure
When most people hear the word “infrastructure,” they think of roads and bridges or water systems and communications towers. But infrastructure is
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December 2, 2008
Welcoming Local Food Businesses
In early 2008, schools all across the country were throwing away hamburger patties, burrito filling, and other beef products after a federal recall of millions
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November 12, 2008
In Rogers City, Pushback to Coal Rush
Hundred of people showed up at Rogers City High School to tell a state agency their thoughts about its initial approval of a coal-fired power plant that would
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September 18, 2008
Benzie OKs Eliminating Its Planner
Benzie County Planning Director Dave Neiger is out of a job. Benzie County commissioners eliminated his position, saying it would help balance their budget.
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August 28, 2008
Grand Survey: In-Town Growth Is Best
A survey of Grand Traverse-area residents has found strong support for pointing new development toward existing communities. The survey, conducted for the
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