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Environment & Climate Change

Lawmakers resist wind turbines in the Great Lakes

Michigan Radio Newsroom

Two northern Michigan representatives want to keep the picturesque shoreline of the Great Lakes free of spinning wind turbines.New legislation introduced…
Environment & Climate Change

Research buoy shows offshore winds average at least 22 mph in middle of Lake Michigan

Lindsey Smith

Wind speed in the middle of Lake Michigan appears to be some of the best in the state for developing wind energy. That’s according to preliminary data…
Environment & Climate Change

High-tech research buoy gathers lots of offshore wind data, but future funding is uncertain

Lindsey Smith

An 8-ton research buoy that’s been floating around Lake Michigan collecting detailed data about wind conditions offshore has been brought back on land for…
Business incubator in Muskegon celebrating success story

Lindsey Smith

An entrepreneur in Muskegon has outgrown the business incubator where his company began.Smart Vision Lights reopened at its new location this week after…