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MSU Sustainability Report: Spartans work to grow greener each year
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January 07, 2013, 12:14PM
The Energy Transition Plan sets important goals for MSU’s future, Battle says, but significant progress has already been made. Greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by about 14 percent and geothermal energy is now heating and cooling the new Bott Building for Nursing Education and Research, she says. Full story »
300,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled in Kalamazoo wetlands won't have long term impact on area, official says
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January 05, 2013, 5:26PM
The blockage that caused more than 300,000 gallons of sewage to overflow into wetlands near Nazareth Road may have been present since Dec. 29, an official said. Full story »
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300,000 gallons of sewage overflows into wetlands in Kalamazoo
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January 04, 2013, 6:27PM
Kalamazoo city employees are working to remove a blockage that allowed 300,000 gallons of sewage to overflow from a manhole into wetlands near Nazareth Road, according to a city press release. Full story »
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Question of the Day (with poll): Should Michigan require Consumers Energy and other utilities to produce more green energy?
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January 04, 2013, 10:55AM
A new report points to a Consumers Energy-owned coal plant as a major polluter. Should Michigan require that utilities produce more energy from wind and solar power? Full story »
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Michigan regulators deny road planned near new mine under construction in UP
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January 04, 2013, 1:32AM
Michigan officials said Thursday they won't grant a permit for a new road near a nickel and copper mine under construction in the Upper Peninsula because of federal regulators' concerns about damage to wetlands and wildlife habitat. Full story »
Valerie Brader: Working to ensure Michigan's energy and environmental future
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January 03, 2013, 1:12PM
The adaptability of future energy policies is incredibly important to Gov. Snyder, Brader says. Future energy and environmental policies will focus on affordable energy, reliable energy and protecting our environment, she says, which aim to suit a variety of futures. Full story »
WMEAC offers a number of do-it-yourself projects to help the environment
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January 03, 2013, 10:20AM
A do-it-yourself project for the environment is rain barrels which WMEAC offers classes and online instructions. Full story »
S.S. Badger coal ash permit could be in limbo through early 2013
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January 02, 2013, 5:51PM
As the S.S. Badger's coal-ash dumping permit ended at the end of 2012, the Ludington-based ferry company might have to wait until March 1 to find out the initial federal ruling on its five-year permit application to continue discharging into Lake Michigan. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., continued his strong opposition at year's end to the permit. Full story »
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Sleeping Bear Dunes wilderness legislation passes U.S. Senate
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December 31, 2012, 2:17PM
The bill still has to pass the House. Full story »
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Stan Harrison: Cleaning the cluttered rolltop desk -- the New Year's resolution that won't go away
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December 30, 2012, 7:00AM
Featured Flashbacks • Featured video: Broken light switch? It could be a fairly simple matter to replace it -- if no other switches or outlets share the same electrical box. Warning: Before doing or touching anything, turn off the power at the circuit breaker box or fuse box! • Watch more how-to home improvement videos! • Find links to hundreds of home... Full story »
Common terns doing well in restored habitat on Belle Isle, officials say
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December 23, 2012, 1:21PM
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says this year was the first time that the gull-like migratory birds have fledged, or grown enough to fly, in the area since the 1960s. Full story »
Stan Harrison: Two-for-One Pie will please finicky holiday eaters
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December 23, 2012, 7:00AM
Featured Flashbacks • Featured video: A little-noticed device called a well pump pressure switch works its little heart out every day to keep your home supplied with water (for those of us not connected to a city water supply). But if you don't replace it regularly, you could run the risk of fire. • Watch more how-to home improvement videos! •... Full story »
Grand Rapids pursues boat ramp, solar field at Butterworth Landfill site
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December 19, 2012, 7:35AM
The city got a state grant for engineering on a boat-ramp parking lot, and is pursuing federal funds to study solar-energy production at the former dump. Full story »
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Former state senator hired for new Michigan League of Conservation Voters post in Grand Rapids
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December 17, 2012, 3:29PM
Among the League's interests in the region: Grand River Whitewater. Full story »
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Stan Harrison: Old-fashioned cheesecake builds 'real food' holiday memories
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December 16, 2012, 7:00AM
Featured Flashbacks • Featured video: A little-noticed device called a well pump pressure switch works its little heart out every day to keep your home supplied with water (for those of us not connected to a city water supply). But if you don't replace it regularly, you could run the risk of fire. • Watch more how-to home improvement videos! •... Full story »
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