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For Grand Rapids mayor holistic sustainability policy must embrace racial equity, affordable housingDespite a well-earned reputation as one of America’s “greenest” cities, Grand Rapids still has much work ahead on the sustainability front, especially in…
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We now live in a world where it's cooler to ride your bike than get your drivers license and you risk a dirty look if you're seen carrying a plastic…
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One major take away from the 2017 Energy Summit in Grand Rapids is increased optimism about Michigan’s energy future. A summit feature is recognizing the…
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“Forty-seven years ago, on April 22, 1970, we celebrated the inaugural Earth Day, and the New York Times cover read: “Millions Join Earth Day Observances…
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Back at the helm of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources after a demanding tenure leading the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality,…
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“Supply chain, particularly from a Michigan State perspective, means the end to end movement of product from the raw material from a mine or the ocean,…
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The Michigan potato industry accounts for about 3,400 jobs and an approximately $550 million annual contribution to the state’s economy. And, according to…
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Two recent reports have major implications for increasing Michigan’s recycling rate while decreasing solid waste in our landfills. Kirk Heinze discusses…
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Greening of the Great Lakes decries outrageous proposal to defund Great Lakes Restoration InitiativeOver the eight years Greening of the Great Lakes has aired, we have remained largely steadfast in our efforts to educate, not advocate. However,…
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MSU alumnus advises forestry students to be open-minded about careers in the dynamic lumber industryMichigan State University alumnus Mike Mordell is executive vice president for international operations for Universal Forest Products International, a…