Tag: Research
The People’s Solar: How Plug-In Solar Could Bring Affordable Energy To 60 Million Americans
The Promise Of A New Solar Revolution Most Americans love the idea of going solar. Few can actually do it. Traditional rooftop solar has helped millions cut bills and emissions, but it leaves most of the country behind — renters, apartment dwellers, low-income families, and anyone whose roof is too … [continued]
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Issues of the Environment: Federal government shutdown impacting Great Lakes research in Ann Arbor
On October 1, the federal government shutdown began, halting many research projects tied to federal agencies, including those vital to the University of Michigan’s Great Lakes programs. The Cooperative Institute for Great […]
Public to have input on future of Cabot Head Road
Councillors for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula are looking at reopening Cabot Head Road. The road has been closed to the public since washouts and high-water events rendered it unsafe. After some discussion at Monday’s meeting, councillors decided that doing nothing is not an option, but a full rebuild of the road to vehicular […]
New research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows how invasive earthworms are changing forest soils
By Georgia Hill
Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.
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Cows, Jamaica, & Solar — Winning The Clean Energy Revolution
People are finding new and creative ways to bring more solar power to the world, from agrivoltaics in the US to islands like Jamaica.
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