Tag: Community
How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility

Investor-owned utilities have been slow to ditch oil and gas. The city of Ann Arbor plans to boost access to renewables through a new dual-service model.
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Labor Unions, Community, and Climate Groups Demand Hyundai Answers on Louisiana Steel Mill
ASCENSION PARISH, LA — A coalition of labor unions, community and climate groups have written to the Hyundai CEO asking the company to ensure its proposed $5.8 billion steel mill in Donaldsonville meets strong health and environmental standards, while providing quality jobs. The letter follows a meeting in the Lemann … [continued]
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The Center for Michigan, Bridgeâs publisher, highlights growth in annual report
The Center for Michigan released its annual report highlighting growth in individual donations, expanded audience reach and increased community engagement by Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit….
What If The US Redirected The Money From The Iran War To Clean Energy?
If the US federal government had leaders with a vision of an achievable, healthy net-zero future, $200 billion would never be dedicated for the Iran War efforts. Yet the idiocy of the Iran War makes our minds wander and envision a robust US energy and climate package in its place. … [continued]
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Owen Sound downtown drug-use arrests garner support, raise concerns
For the first time in years, Owen Sound police recently targeted public drug use. Will the move address public safety concerns and perceptions, or might it drive people to use drugs in secret, where they may be at greater risk?