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Energy Storage Exists, And It’s An Earthshot Prize Finalist
The US energy storage startup Form Energy has been tapped as an Earthshot Prize finalist for its long duration, mass-producible iron-air battery technology.
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$50M cut from controversial mining project in new Michigan budget
$50 million dollars of funding to support a copper mine project has been cut from the new Michigan state budget. The mine has been incredibly controversial. It received support from economic developers and some local lawmakers, while other lawmakers as well as some environmental groups voiced concerns.
EPA union leader urges Trump to keep a cool head and not engage in mass firings
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency union leader said in a statement issued Wednesday that she condemns President Trump’s threat to conduct mass layoffs of federal EPA employees in the Great Lakes region during the government shutdown.
Michigan State Police probe Cadillac groundwater board for violations amid PFAS fallout
In June, MSP investigated allegations that Cadillac’s Local Development Finance Authority violated Michigan’s Open Meeting Act by conducting business without the minimum number of members required, ignoring bylaws, and withholding meeting minutes and records.
Electric Trucks Are Rapidly Approaching A Tipping Point — Just Not In The US
Sales of heavy duty electric trucks are exploding in some countries but imploding in others, proving that policies matter.
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