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Ballot drive aims to let voters decide Michigan’s energy future

One quarter of Michigan’s electricity would be generated from renewable sources by 2025 under a proposal that supporters hope to place on the November 2012 ballot. The state’s Board of Canvassers approved petition language for the issue on Jan. 20.
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RELATED TOPICS: renewable energy

President's Column: Time to play offense - Lessons from March Madness?

In basketball a strong defense is essential. But if you constantly sit back on your heels and allow the other team to dictate the flow of the game, there’s a good chance you’ll lose. For too long, the environmental community has played defense, letting issues come to us instead of taking an offensive posture.
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RELATED TOPICS: clean energy, renewable energy

Harnessing the power of Mom

As clean air standards are debated in Congress this year, a Michigan environmental group has hired two dynamic residents to help ensure our children will be guaranteed clean and safe air.
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