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Season of giving – Not of discarding
Published on December 13, 2013
Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the holidays than any other time of the year. By adopting a few new traditions, you can reduce waste, save time, money and resources and still have a bright and beautiful holiday season. -
Walkability, quality of life and healthy, vibrant Communities all come together in one package
Published on November 21, 2013
Jeff Speck advocated creating walkable communities with his book Walkable City. Speck was a featured speaker at the Michigan Association of Planning conference in Kalamazoo, Mich. -
Ten biomass myths
Published on November 3, 2013
Woody biomass has a key role in meeting future energy needs. However, it''s often ignored in discussions of renewable energy. -
Cutting carbon emissions to improve the climate
Published on November 3, 2013
EPA proposes rules for future utility plants. -
Survey indicates significant positive financial results from lease royalty negotiations: Part 2
Published on October 18, 2013
Attorney survey negotiations resulted in an average royalty increase of 33.6 percent per year. This story is the second in a series. -
Oil and gas attorney survey indicates positive financial results from lease bonus negotiations
Published on October 8, 2013
This is the first in a series of articles that discusses the results of a follow-up survey that measures negotiated alterations to the terms of an oil and gas lease by oil and gas attorneys for their clients. -
New hydraulic fracturing reports are excellent resources for local officials
Published on September 25, 2013
Local elected and appointed officials sometimes struggle to decide how to address resident concerns about hydraulic fracturing. A new set of reports help officials learn about the issues before they act. -
What is the future for Michigan oil and gas development?
Published on September 25, 2013
Oil and gas development is grabbing headlines in Michigan, but major short-term expansion is unlikely, according to a new University of Michigan report. -
September 2013 Michigan State University Extension Oil and Gas Newsletter
Published on September 16, 2013
The September 2013 MSU Extension Oil and Gas Newsletter discusses mineral coalitions, mineral rights and how to find lease information on your property. -
Three phase power: The first choice for irrigation energy
Published on September 13, 2013
Three phase electrical power is most economical source of irrigation power with lower cost for daily energy, maintenance, equipment and controls.