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• Does conservation pay?

  Published on August 4, 2014
  While educating developers concerning environmental impacts is important, greater profits will induce developers more than appeals to their environmental ethic or their conscience.

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  Turning off the lights – will it save the planet?

  Published on August 1, 2014
  We see ads telling us this; we put stickers on wall plates in public places telling us to turn off the lights; increasingly there are motion sensors that turn off the lights after a few seconds of no activity. It is the right thing to do?

• What are Ozone Action Days?

  Published on July 31, 2014
  Citizens can help reduce ozone levels by adopting simple steps on Ozone Action Days and every day.

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  The good, the bad and the ugly about ozone

  Published on July 31, 2014
  When the sun comes out, temperatures go up and there is air pollution, ozone formation occurs.

• Energy, water and land use: How do they affect each other in a changing climate?

  Published on July 18, 2014
  Water supply, land use and energy production are all impacted by climate change. How these three sectors interact complicate climate change mitigation and adaptation decisions.

• Google Earth is an excellent tool for landowners

  Published on July 18, 2014
  Landowners can create excellent and useful maps of their property using the freely-available Google Earth program.

• USDA REAP grant applications sought to implement energy conservation practices, bioenergy projects

  Published on May 9, 2014
  Attention REAP applicants, installers, partners and grant writers – it’s time to apply for grant dollars and low interest loans to implement energy conservation practices.

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  How much heat energy is in firewood?

  Published on March 2, 2014
  In the face of historically bitter winter weather, heating fuel prices are at record highs due to shortages in many traditionally plentiful fuel supplies. Wood for heat may be a practical alternative to fossil fuels for some homeowners.

• New Farm Bill increases funding for implementing on-farm energy conservation

  Published on February 23, 2014
  The new Farm Bill increases funding for energy conservation practice implementation. MSU Extension programs target dairy farmers who want to implement energy conservation practices to reduce energy costs.

• Save money by understanding your heating system

  Published on January 30, 2014
  Simple maintenance on your heating and cooling systems can save energy and money.