carbon neutrality

On today’s program, environmental concerns over legislation to bring big data centers to Michigan. Then, a ballast water balancing act between U.S. and Canadian regulations for freighters on the Great Lakes. And, what you need to know about Bird Flu spreading to humans in our state.

What the electric vehicle revolution means for Michigan’s copper mining industry. Also, the debate over the future of the Palisades nuclear plant, and a broader nuclear future in Michigan. And, we meet one Detroit creative dedicated to sharing the stories of other Black women artists and makers.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Detroit Tuesday to sign legislation setting a goal for Michigan to generate 100% of its energy from renewable resources by 2040.

The Michigan Food Waste Policy Road Map is an offshoot of the MI Healthy Climate Plan, aiming to contribute to the goal of reaching carbon neutrality in Michigan by 2050.

New research from the University of Michigan investigates how increasing new vehicle sales to 50% electric by 2030 could help achieve the Biden administration's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030.

Controversial bills in the Michigan House would give state regulators the power to zone land for certain solar and wind projects.

A clean energy plan in the Michigan Senate could start receiving hearings as soon as next month.

Ford Motor Company is planning to shift its Michigan factories to carbon-neutral energy sources by 2025. To do so, the automaker is partnering with the utility DTE Energy on a large-scale investment that would involve building new solar arrays.

On today’s show, an update on the hexavalent chromium spill in the Huron River, plus a conversation with bat rehabbers, and a tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier.

The University of Michigan has adopted a plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2040.Net zero means the combination of reducing the burning…