Author: Interlochen Public Radio
Michigan’s regulated utilities will double renewable energy capacity in five years, state report says
An annual report by the Michigan Public Service Commission says the amount of power generated by renewable sources like wind and solar will more than double by 2030.
How the astonishing haul of food that would otherwise go to waste can help your neighbors
This time of year, there’s a lot of gleaning going on in northwest lower Michigan. We talk with someone who helps coordinate the efforts.
Beaches, fishes and trees: Here’s a few northern Michigan projects that got a piece of the state budget
Money is going to efforts to conserve waterfront in Elberta, restore Arctic grayling to rivers and reforest northern Michigan after the ice storm.
How ‘Bout Them Apples?
On a remote island in Lake Michigan, some old apple trees could have very rare, never-before-discovered genes. And if they do, they could join the U.S. stockpile of apples poised to fight off future threats.
Lake County swears in a new prosecutor after four-month vacancy
Thomas Evans comes to Lake County after having served as the prosecutor for Luce County in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
