Tag: History
A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival
The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.
Doctor loses court challenge over local hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine rules
A doctor whose privileges to practice at a Strathroy hospital were revoked over his COVID-19 vaccination status has lost his court challenge to get them reinstated.
A whopping 500 acres of local industrial land listed for sale: ‘Sweet spot’
More than 200 hectares of industrial land, on the site of the former Ford Talbotville assembly plant, has hit market
The Week Ahead: Lots and lots of fish, music and films
Every Monday on Morning Edition, an IPR journalist brings you up to speed on what’s going on, from stories made here in our newsroom to interesting and fun things we’re seeing out in the community.
Moss Landing Battery Storage Fire Perspectives
We are going to have to talk about battery storage and the Moss Landing fire. The fire was located to the Vistra Storage facility within a building that was formerly a natural gas generation unit. Tesla has a storage facility nearby, but not within the same building. You know I … [continued]
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Toyota Promoted Its Hybrid While Funding Climate Deniers
What do you think of what you’re presented with an image of the Toyota Prius hybrid? Like most people, your associations are probably connected with protecting nature and reducing resource depletion. You’re also somebody who recognizes that our climate has been altered by humans through fossil fuel use and their … [continued]
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Volkswagen And VinFast Take Different Routes To The Electric Car Future In India
By some accounts, India surpassed China as the most populous country on Earth in April of 2023. Yet it does not have quite the intensely focused economic agenda of the Chinese government, which is why the shelves at Walmart are not laden with goods labeled “Made In India.” There are … [continued]
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Birdy Battles and Frosty Floriculture
This week on the Up North Lowdown … a walk through the garden. Yes, it is the dead of winter, but we are going to hear a little history of the Botanic Garden and a little more about its past and future at the Historic Barns Park. We will also dive into the question of Michigan’s state bird. Is the robin cutting it for us anymore? Your thoughts … in the latest episode of the Up North Lowdown, from Interlochen Public Radio. Listen at iprnews.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Stories featured this episode:- IPR’s ‘State Bird CAWcus’- A few moments in Traverse City’s Botanic Garden, despite the snow
Pearson: Resilience best way forward for Canada
Let’s get on with the business of family and community life.
Aviation Industry Plans for Growth “Irreconcilable” with Europe’s Climate Goals
Europe’s aviation industry plans to double its passenger traffic by 2050 and will deplete its carbon budget as early as 2026. Europe’s aviation industry plans to double its passenger traffic by 2050 and will deplete its carbon budget as early as 2026, a new study by green group T&E (Transport … [continued]
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