Climate change Michigan Public

Stateside: Tuesday, August 12, 2025

1 min read

First, a look at the debate over Grand Rapids’ climate plan. Then, a Detroit-based artist talks about her woven tapestries, created with a digital loom. Plus, how community service and fly fishing come together for juvenile offenders along the Au Sable River. And, how the face of mobile home lot ownership is changing.

Great Lakes Now

Chicago’s “Quantum Prairie” Promises New Era of Great Lakes Technology and Water Use

12 min read

Chicago’s “Quantum Prairie” Promises New Era of Great Lakes Technology and Water Use

By Christiana Freitag, Circle of Blue

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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Clean Technica

A Billion-Dollar Solar Industry Proof-Of-Life Is Coming To Tennessee

7 min read

This year’s abrupt shift in federal energy policy has thrown a monkey wrench into the US solar industry over the short term, but key stakeholders continue to plan ahead for a clean energy future. Among the recent highlights are Illuminate USA’s new 5-year, 15-gigawatt solar glass deal and a key … [continued]

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Clean Technica

California Low-Income Solar Program Funds Energy Storage

6 min read

California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program is now providing incentives to help tenants and property owners obtain energy storage systems. It  also provides incentives for solar panel systems that benefit both low-income tenants and property owners throughout the Golden State. The California Energy Commission directs the SOMAH program. … [continued]

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