In the early part of the 20th century you could go from Chicago to Milwaukee, a distance of about 85 miles in close to 2 hours (including stops) – as long as you rode on a high-speed electric interurban “trolley”.More
Frank Van Kempen didn’t come to the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday looking for a government handout to help him grow his ethanol producing enterprise. The West Michigan entrepreneur is confident that it will thrive on its own, and pay for itself, with the help of legislation allowing farmers to use his patented fermentation process without the need of a special land use permit from the local authority.More
Just hours before some of the most popular race car drivers would be on the track at MIS, Michigan International Speedway and Pure Michigan announced the August NASCAR race would be sponsored by Pure Michigan.More
Mt. Clemens-based Clean Light Green Light, a subsidiary of London, England-based Global Dynamix Solutions GB PLC, last week announced a new light-emitting diode-based parking garage lighting system.More
The Department of Energy (DOE) today recognized the publication of ISO 50001, a new global energy efficiency and energy management standard which will help organizations worldwide save money in their buildings and industrial facilities. The new international standard will pave the way for long term energy savings and serve as a critical tool for the implementation of the Department’s energy efficiency programs.More
Students got a chance to talk with a former NBA player last month when retired Detroit Pistons power forward Don Reid visited our site, along with GreeningDetroit.com’s Owner, John Carlos.More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Transportation celebrated the second anniversary of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities, an interagency effort to help communities nationwide improve access to affordable housing, increase transportation options, and lower transportation costs while protecting the environment and people’s health. More
Late spring and summer bring excess homeless animals through the doors of the Dearborn Animal Shelter each year. In addition to the steady flow of stray and displaced animals, new litters of kittens and puppies add pressure to the Shelter’s resources. It is common right now for several litters to arrive each week, baby animals that require extra attention and time. More
There is a clever Chinese proverb that states, “If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up in the place we are headed”. From June 7-9, in one of the Detroit’s most unique and historic hotels, over 200 successful green professionals gathered to share ideas on how to advance the movement for more environmentally friendly and sustainable business practices. More
Don’t think of ‘mobile apps’ and Michigan as being related? You might be surprised! More
