Lillgrund by axelivarsson
Early in February, Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center and the University of Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute received $1.34 million in state grants to explore the feasibility of offshore wind turbines on Lake Michigan.
Although this study is not yet even off the ground, Scandia Wind and Havgul Clean [...]
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February 16, 2010 – 7:32 am
The Last Paczki by cseeman
While groundhogs are a sign of spring's approach around the country, the appearance of paczkis in grocery stores in Michigan lets you know that spring is not too far off. Our Fat Tuesday Paczki Day page on Absolute Michigan will load you up with 110% of the USRDA on these sugary [...]
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January 20, 2010 – 8:08 am
Enrico Fermi 2 by daryl.larkin
Michigan Solar Solutions says that Michigan is Poised for 'Solar Explosion' in 2010:
According to company President Mark Hagerty, the year is shaping up to be "a perfect storm for solar" in the state.
"Many people think that solar won't work in Michigan because it's too cold and it doesn't get as much [...]
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January 19, 2010 – 9:32 am
Acid Mine Drainage by savethewildup
In an article on ABC news, John Flesher wites:
Michigan regulators gave final approval Thursday to a nickel and copper mine for the Upper Peninsula, despite opponents' fears it would pollute streams that feed Lake Superior and provide habitat for a rare type of trout.
Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co. said it hoped to [...]
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December 17, 2009 – 7:35 am
Windmill by reddeviltj
University of Michigan student Aubrey Ann Parker is in Copenhagen and blogging for the Detroit Free Press about her experiences and observations at the 15th Conference of the Parties United Nations Climate Change Convention. Wherever you come down in the climate debate, I think it's instructive to hear about the issues and actions [...]
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December 10, 2009 – 9:57 am
It Must be Maker Faire time!
by Erik Charlton
In Maker Faire Detroit 2010, Dale Dougherty of Make Magazine announces the first-ever Maker Faire Detroit, July 31-August 1, 2010 at The Henry Ford Museum :
Last summer, after our Maker Faire in the Bay Area, I had a couple of speaking engagements in the Detroit area. One was at [...]
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November 24, 2009 – 8:00 am
model T, by artsy T by artsy_T
Our battered Michigan auto industry still has a trick or two up its sleeve. A couple of weeks ago, Michigan Radio had a feature on inflatable rear seat belts that will be offered as an option on next year's Ford Explorer. Seat belts have saved an estimated 170,000 lives [...]
November 11, 2009 – 10:16 am
Today is Veterans Day, commemorating the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when Germany signed the Armistice Agreement ending World War I. You can read more about Veteran's Day on Absolute Michigan and also on Michigan in Pictures.
Life Magazine has a feature titled WWII: How Detroit Won The War that provides [...]
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November 5, 2009 – 6:30 am
Wind farm in Ubly Michigan by Ray Dumas
The 2nd annual Conference on Michigan's Future will be held Friday November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Crystal Mountain Resort near Traverse City.
The conference will explores visions of a sustainable future for Michigan, from the critical challenges facing our economy to strategies for developing a [...]
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November 4, 2009 – 8:55 am
Pumpkin Patch by Larry the Biker
In his essay Threatening Agriculture, Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry says that it looks as if Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will veto funding for agricultural extension programs after witholding the October payment for extension. He quotes dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University Jeffrey [...]
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