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Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference: Farm influence on Michigan’s Clean Power Plan
Published on February 23, 2016
The impact of Michigan agriculture in helping the state meet its carbon reduction goal will be discussed at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference. -
Powering Michigan Agricultural Conference panel speaker: Geothermal and solar PV systems
Published on February 9, 2016
Panel member will address utilizing geothermal, solar and energy efficiency technologies to reduce energy dependence at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference. -
Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference panel speaker: Energy efficiency benefits turkey production
Published on February 3, 2016
Panel member will address the impact of energy efficiency practices implemented on a Michigan turkey farm at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference. -
Paris climate agreement
Published on December 21, 2015
Adoption of a historic accord is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions impacting the planet. -
Greenhouse gases: Their impact on climate change
Published on December 21, 2015
Many scientists are predicting the Earth is heading toward a global warming danger zone and humans are responsible for most of it by upsetting the balance in the natural ecosystem. -
Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program – Auditor training
Published on December 4, 2015
Audits performed by auditors certified by the Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program have increased the number of approved on-farm energy efficiency projects in Michigan. -
Reducing energy expenses
Published on December 4, 2015
Farmers who attended workshops have experienced success in securing utility rebates and USDA grant funding to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. -
November gales bring shipping to a halt
Published on November 24, 2015
Lake Erie seiche resulting from November gale winds forced more than 20 ships to seek safe anchorage. -
New Michigan Science Standards adopted
Published on November 19, 2015
Michigan – a leader in developing the Next Generation Science Standards – adopts new Michigan Science Standards. -
Climate science, Part 1
Published on November 12, 2015
What is climate literacy?