News
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Climate science, Part 1
Published on November 12, 2015
What is climate literacy? -
Energy vampires in the home
Published on October 29, 2015
Unplugging electronic appliances when not in use can save the average homeowner up to ten percent of their annual electric bill. -
US landscape changes: Conservation versus fuel and food
Published on October 12, 2015
Trade-offs between U.S. commodity policies and conservation policy -
Does it get any cleaner
Published on August 6, 2015
Wood energy, an efficient and affordable technology, is one of the most environmentally-friendly energy sources at our disposal. It is renewable and sustainable, but it’s locally-sourced and contributes to the heating and cooling sector. -
March 2015 landowner oil and gas newsletter available
Published on August 4, 2015
A brief summary of articles from the March 2015 newsletter. -
Crude oil supplies appear stable for the future
Published on July 27, 2015
Despite widespread conflict in the Middle East, world supplies and prices of crude oil are stable. -
Energy sorghum research plot update
Published on July 16, 2015
Sorghum is an annual crop that could be a great alternative to perennials, providing more flexibility to farmers regarding crop rotations. -
MSU makes progress toward creating a more sustainable campus
Published on July 8, 2015
Michigan State University’s decision to end the burning of coal at its campus power plant is part of a greater goal of more sustainable campus practices. -
Complete long day lighting system to be showcased during farm tour
Published on June 30, 2015
Researchers at Michigan State University have successfully developed a long day lighting system for Michigan dairy farms. -
Biomass heating and milking parlor energy efficiencies field day
Published on June 29, 2015
Biomass heating system heats buildings and water for Michigan dairy farm.