By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.

By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.

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Compass Minerals has received provincial approval from the Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines for a major new salt development area beneath Lake Huron as the company adjusts its long-term […]

Compass Minerals has received provincial approval from the Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines for a major new salt development area beneath Lake Huron as the company adjusts its long-term […]

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By Eric Freedman  A company that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw, Michigan, has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.

By Eric Freedman  A company that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw, Michigan, has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.

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By Anna Barnes Researchers at Michigan State University say they've developed a way to more evenly distribute sunlight in algae cultivation systems, which leads to more algae growth that can be used for sustainable products.

By Anna Barnes Researchers at Michigan State University say they've developed a way to more evenly distribute sunlight in algae cultivation systems, which leads to more algae growth that can be used for sustainable products.

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The U.S. president not openly declared his support of a united Canada in the run-up to the Alberta vote

The U.S. president not openly declared his support of a united Canada in the run-up to the Alberta vote

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By Anna Barnes Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel plans to file another request for rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy over a coal-fired power plant near Lake Michigan operated by Consumers Energy.

By Anna Barnes Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel plans to file another request for rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy over a coal-fired power plant near Lake Michigan operated by Consumers Energy.

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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition to electric transportation.  However, the presence of charging stations does not necessarily mean that all residents can equally benefit from electric vehicles.

By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Michigan is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting the transition to electric transportation.  However, the presence of charging stations does not necessarily mean that all residents can equally benefit from electric vehicles.

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More than 1,500 people signed a petition opposing the 500-MW compressed-air project on prime agricultural land.

More than 1,500 people signed a petition opposing the 500-MW compressed-air project on prime agricultural land.

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Last Wednesday, Canadian energy company Enbridge secured another permit needed for its controversial Line 5 tunnel project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit authorizing the company to […]

Last Wednesday, Canadian energy company Enbridge secured another permit needed for its controversial Line 5 tunnel project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit authorizing the company to […]

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Municipalities are seeking clearer provincial rules as concerns grow over the facilities’ energy use, water demands and other impacts.

Municipalities are seeking clearer provincial rules as concerns grow over the facilities’ energy use, water demands and other impacts.

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Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling striking down state energy regulators’ decision to permit the Line 5 tunnel project, pipeline opponents convened to celebrate the decision and talk about the […]

Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling striking down state energy regulators’ decision to permit the Line 5 tunnel project, pipeline opponents convened to celebrate the decision and talk about the […]

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy hired GEI Consultants this year to chart a path for the aging Au Train Dam in Alger County, which lost its […]

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy hired GEI Consultants this year to chart a path for the aging Au Train Dam in Alger County, which lost its […]

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