News
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Energy audits help you save money
Published on August 8, 2012
Consumers gain valuable information and can chart an energy-saving course of action after doing an energy audit of their home. -
Shop smart: Don’t be “green-washed” by misleading products
Published on August 3, 2012
Consumers can use eco-labels to purchase household goods that are water and energy efficient. -
Summer’s heat wave: A sign of warmer years ahead?
Published on July 26, 2012
State climatologist Jeff Andresen explains how this summer’s heat wave is related to climate change and MSU Extension offers a series of fact sheets on climate change. -
Field day: Woody Biomass Plantations
Published on July 3, 2012
MSU announces a Field Day at the Forest Biomass Innovation Center near Escanaba, Mich. to tour the center’s ongoing research. -
Planning commissions may not have jurisdiction, but can still have advocacy role
Published on June 26, 2012
There are a number of areas where local governments do not have jurisdiction, but a local government or its planning commission can still prepare testimony for submission at public hearings and during public comment periods. -
Bioenergy project tools for Michigan communities
Published on June 26, 2012
Michigan communities seeking a better understanding of how to produce bioenergy from biomass have a new online resource available to them. -
Making “green” concrete: A challenging process for a better world
Published on June 22, 2012
Northeast Michigan is at the center of a green technology research project that could make a “dirty art” cleaner for a healthier planet. -
June 2012 Oil and Gas Newsletter is now available
Published on June 22, 2012
Many subjects regarding oil and gas development, leasing and landowner information are contained in this issue. -
Concrete and greenhouse gasses: Exploring the relationship
Published on June 22, 2012
Researching green technology and understanding the emission of greenhouse gasses in relation to the production of concrete blocks is a key part of the construction business. -
The greenhouse effect and climate change: It’s natural, right?
Published on June 8, 2012
How can human beings influence a system as complex as our planet’s climate?