BMW joins Ford, GM in DTE Energy’s Smart Charge Program, Integrating EV Charging With...
BMW joins GM, Ford in DTE Energy's Smart Charge Program, aimed at reducing electricity use during high-demand times.
Partnerships put sustainability, decarbonization within reach
In 2017, EcoWorks moved into a beautiful but outdated building.
The building, located on 7 Mile Road in Detroit, was designed by Minoru Yamaski, the architect of the first World...
Economic Health Affects Other Indicators of Livability of Small Cities
Economic health is one of five factors a study weighed when ranking roughly 1,300 small cities in terms of livability. Other measures are affordability, education and health, quality of life and safety.
Nuclear Power Concerns Outlast Decommissioning
As Michigan moves away from coal and other brown energy sources, there’s growing interest in carbon-free alternatives, including nuclear energy, which now fuels 30% of the state's electricity.
Chevron, Enterprise Explore Carbon Storage Business Opportunities
SAN RAMON, Calif. and HOUSTON (Business Wire) — Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron New Energies division, and a subsidiary of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced a framework to...
United, Honeywell Investment Powers Biggest Sustainable Fuel Agreement in Aviation History
CHICAGO and DES PLAINES, Ill. (PRNewswire) — United and Honeywell announced a joint multimillion-dollar investment in Alder Fuels – a cleantech company that is pioneering first-of-its-kind technologies for producing sustainable aviation...
Pandemic Stress on Supply Chain, Other Shocks Mean Shortages of Goods and Materials
There were already chinks in the supply-chain armor of the U.S. economy. Experts are saying the pandemic has exacerbated them.
Offshore Wind Could Provide Double the Electricity Michigan Residents Used in 2019
Michigan has more than 3,000 miles of coastline, which could help produce twice the amount of electricity residents used in 2019.
Stay-at-Home Michigan Residents Used 5% Less Juice in 2020
With so many people working from home and meetings being held virtually, it stands to reason electricity consumption would have risen sharply during the pandemic. Not so.
AmeriCorps Awards $600 Million in National Service Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering and national service, announced more than $600 million in AmeriCorps funding, including grants and education...
GE: Floating Wind Turbines Could Help America Meet Its Renewable Energy Goals
Over the past 20 years, wind power has become an important component in America’s renewables mix. Wind farms have sprouted in many parts of the country, and now they...
U.S. Government Clears Vineyard Wind, First Commercial-Scale Offshore Project
Located south of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard is known as a summer destination for the rich and famous. But if the island is where well-heeled vacationers go to recharge...
Chevron, Toyota Pursue Strategic Alliance on Hydrogen
Chevron and Toyota announced a deal to explore a strategic alliance to catalyze and lead the development of commercially viable, large-scale businesses in hydrogen.
Charles Wright Museum Looks to Get Greener, Reduce Carbon Footprint
Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum looks to reduce its carbon footprint on the way to becoming the largest green museum campus in the U.S.
Davenport President Talks Education During COVID, Life In The New Normal
Davenport president talks about tyhe challenges facing education during, and after, the pandemic.
Three cheers for going green: Michigan universities honored for sustainability
The University of Michigan and two other Michigan universities were recently ranked among the U.S. and Canada’s greenest colleges.
Since China won’t buy recyclables, centers look for local markets
With China out of the picture as a recycling market, other recyclers are looking locally, particularly at how they're handling it in Emmet County.
Michigan forests could become partner in carbon storage, climate change fight
Generally speaking, foresters count on Michigan’s 3.9
million acres of state forest for two primary things: Maximizing a steady
supply of timber, and providing a habitat for wildlife.
A third value could...
Group certifies Oakland County as wildlife-friendly
The efforts by Wildlife Habitats of Oakland have earned Oakland County a designation as a Community Wildlife Habitat.
Pink Elephant works with retailers, businesses to help them become eco-friendly
Ellen Lyle was like a lot of people who want to help the environment, live a sustainable life and reduce her carbon footprint – she found it hard to...
