The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final risk assessment for trichloroethylene (TCE). The assessment identified health risks from TCE exposures to consumers using spray aerosol degreasers and spray fixatives.More
Michigan’s economy is stronger than we think, says a University of Michigan economist.More
More than 220,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are on America’s roads today, delivering real benefits for our health and our environment, according to a new report released today by Environment America Research and Policy Center. In just the last two years, annual sales of electric vehicles have increased by 500 percent.More
Despite their significantly higher market penetration in U.S. homes, consumer electronics (CE) amazingly account for a lower percentage of electricity usage per household than three years ago, according to research conducted by the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems on behalf of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).More
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today announced a groundbreaking crowdfunding and matching grant initiative to help drive public space projects in Michigan communities.
“Innovative placemaking efforts help create thriving, sustainable and unique places where workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses want to locate, invest and expand,” said Governor Rick Snyder. “The ability to attract talent and grow businesses is greatly increased when we can take advantage of the unique downtown assets in each of our communities.”More
The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is the industry’s most prestigious gathering of aerospace prime contractors and subcontractors. It is held every two years in Farnborough, England (just outside London).More
Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association(GLREA) will be held at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason, Michigan June 27 & 28, 2014. This annual event brings together thousands of visitors, over one hundred exhibitors and dozens of expert speakers for workshops in the arena of energy efficiency, alternative energy and sustainable living practices.More
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Entrepreneurial Service Provider Request for Proposals awards and two community revitalization projects that will generate more than $15 million in new investment in the state.
“Today’s MSF actions will provide support services to innovative technology startups and bring new vitality and economic opportunities that will serve as catalysts for further investment in Michigan’s communities,” said MEDC President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “These new investments in our state will strengthen our communities, accelerate the growth of early-stage companies and fuel new opportunities for our talented workforce.”
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Lawrence Technological University has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) for curriculum development that will increase diversity and equity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.More
Covering 172,000-square-feet of Oakland University’s campus, the Human Health Building (HHB) has been awarded a 2014 Construction and Design Award by The Engineering Society of Detroit.More
