The University of Michigan got a $25 million grant to lead a team of 13 universities and eight national laboratories in conducting research and development for nuclear arms control verification technologies, including nuclear safeguards effectiveness.More

In 2014, for the first time, China will install more PV capacity than the whole of Europe, according to IHS Inc., largely due to recent policy changes. Those changes include a recent announcement by the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) that it would increase its target for ground-mount PV projects, as well as its total installation goal, was key in driving up the forecast.More

The Michigan Public Service Commission today said it has established a new complaint process under the updated MISS DIG Underground Facility Damage and Safety Act (Act), effective today. The Act also gives the MPSC new enforcement authority.More

Building on President Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative and the Administration’s broader efforts to double energy productivity by 2030, the Department of Energy today recognized Volvo Group North America for its leadership in energy efficiency at the New River Valley assembly plant near Roanoke, Va. As a Better Buildings, Better Plants partner, the Volvo Group has already achieved 16 percent savings across its U.S. plants and continues working toward its goal of becoming 25 percent more energy efficient within ten years.More

Hannan House 4750 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Attendees: Councilman Scott Benson, Kathleen Klein, Christopher Cynar, Kathryn Underwood, Ahmina Maxey, Charles Stokes, LaReina Wheeler, Khalil Mogassabi, Erma Leaphart, Patrick Smithbauer, Todd Scott, Jacob Corudar, Sandra Yu, Patrick Donovan, Jeffery Nolish, Arzel Foster, Margaret Weber, Jeri Stroupe, Khalil Ligon, Simone Sagovai.
Minutes recorded by Chief Media Coordinator/Reporter Jazznae Sharee (GreeningDetroit.com).
Meeting not captured on audio-tape or film.
Meeting lead by: Councilman Scott BensonMore

Community organizations across the country are gearing up for National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, 2014, the 40th year of a program designed to inspire people to make a difference—and recognize those who do. More

The federal government is getting ready to sell more than half of its remaining stock in Detroit-based Ally Financial in a public offering that might raise enough money to pay back the rest of its taxpayer bailout.More

American Lifan Industry, Inc., an Ontario, California-based vehicle and engine importer, has agreed to ensure that future imports meet federal emission standards after illegally importing and selling nearly 28,000 highway motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and engines manufactured in China that did not comply with Clean Air Act standards to limit harmful pollution.More

The deadline for the Affordable Health Care Act is upon us and we have all had to purchase health care insurance or be penalized. Of all of the insurance plans offered, did any of them sufficiently cover holistic health methods?More