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Planet Detroit’s top 5 environmental stories of 2024

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Planet Detroit’s top 5 environmental stories of 2024

By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak, Planet Detroit

This article was republished with permission from Planet Detroit. Sign up for Planet Detroit’s weekly newsletter here.

This year brought a whirlwind of changes and challenges for Michigan’s environment and energy future. From smoky skies to dark money scandals, the stories we covered revealed how deeply personal and interconnected these issues are for all of us who call this state home.

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Grey County Ontario Owen Sound Sun Times

Councillors raise issues about Tara-area battery storage plan

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A company proposing to build a 400-megawatt battery-storage facility southeast of Tara in Bruce County updated Arran-Elderslie council recently. The project could begin charging up its batteries when demand is low and releasing power back to the electricity grid when its needed starting in the fourth quarter of 2027, Brittany Morrison, proponent Neoen’s representative, said […]

Owen Sound Sun Times

New Year’s day polar dip planned for Southampton

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For those needing a little extra help waking up on New Year’s Day, the polar dip is returning for another year at the beach in Southampton.  The annual Southampton polar bear dip will mark its fourth year on Tuesday, with funds and non-perishable food donations being accepted for the local food bank and the Salvation Army.  […]

Goderich Signal Star

Hospital’s food drive helps fight hunger

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GODERICH – As the temperature dropped and snow began to fall, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) focused on community support with a special holiday food drive to assist the Goderich St. Vincent de Paul food bank. Recognizing the rising costs of necessities, staff at AMGH came together to donate essential items such as paper […]