Tag: Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking
Oil and gas projects fast-tracked, while Minnesota Power plans to quit fossil fuels
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Hundreds of energy projects may have their permits fast-tracked by the Trump administration, including Enbridge’s tunnel for Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac and a roughly $1 billion gas plant in Superior.
Michigan Residents Push for an Environmental Impact Statement Before Restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant
By Carrie Klein, Inside Climate News
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Michigan’s Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is one step closer to becoming the first nuclear power plant in the United States to reopen.
Trump tries to block EV charger money — again. Michigan impact ‘clear as mud’
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
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Energy transition sees small wins, major uncertainty in the Upper Midwest
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Chicago’s commitment to using 100% renewable energy at city-owned buildings went into effect Jan.
Chicago keeps its New Year’s resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power
By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ
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