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Asian carp may have breached Great Lakes barrier

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

Federal officials say DNA evidence shows the aggressive Asian carp may have breached the electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes.

Honda, Hyundai lead EPA fuel efficiency rankings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:00 EST

Honda has the most fuel efficient fleet in the United States, followed closely by Hyundai, the EPA said today in releasing preliminary figures. Detroit's Big Three finished in the last three spots.

MSU gets federal funding to help study wind speeds

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:00 EST

Lansing -- Michigan State University will receive $83,806 to measure wind speeds in five areas around the state.

U.N.: Fight climate change with free condoms

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:47:00 EST

London -- The battle against global warming could be helped if the world slowed population growth by making free condoms and family planning advice more widely available, the U.N. Population Fund said today.

Debate rages over coal ash power plant waste

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST

Before the end of the year, the federal government will decide whether the leftover ash from the coal-burning process should be considered a hazardous substance.

EcoBoost guns the engine at Ford

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST

Ford's big bet on its new line of EcoBoost engines appears to be paying off. Demand for the engines, which promise better mileage while delivering more power, has taken off since they debuted last summer.

State orders Three Rivers to clean up water supply

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:32:00 EST

Three Rivers -- The state has ordered the city of Three Rivers to immediately start making improvements to its public water supply system.

New biomass plant in works near Marquette

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:22:00 EST

Marquette -- A company has announced plans to manufacture biomass energy cubes at a technology park near Marquette.

Ferris to start sustainable design degree program

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:47:00 EST

Big Rapids -- Ferris State University plans to offer a new undergraduate degree program that concentrates on sustainable design.

Cap, trade may benefit cities

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Washington -- Farmers, landowners and even cities could sell pollution credits to ease the costs of legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under a bill introduced in Congress.