Michigan Voted in 2012 to Place Ballot on Renewable Energy
The coalition, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters seeked to add a constitutional amendment to ensure that 25% of the state’s energy is generated by renewable sources.
Low Great Lakes Water Levels in 2012
In 2011, the US Army Corps of Engineers were forecasted lower Great Lakes Water Level in 2012 for Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.
Given the number of raw materials and agriculture affected, the reduced number of shipping days and access to key ports typically cost jobs and impact the United States economy. Each year, the amount of iron ore alone shipped through the Soo Locks is $500.4 billion.
Michigan Boaters See Future Ban on Antifouling Bottom Paint
Copper is added to the bottom paint as a biocide to prevent slime, plant, and zebra mussels from attaching to the hull. The typical recreational boat sits in her slip much of the time; the copper coating in the paint slowly leaches into the water and settles in the bottom.
Michigan Thumb Blog ThumbWind Launched In 2012
Announcement that the Wind Energy Blog, Thumbwind.com launched on January 2012. Its mission expanded to cover Michigan’s Thumb.
