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Ann Arbor, DTE Sign Country’s First Heating Franchise to Include Climate Goals

ANN ARBOR — Officials from the City of Ann Arbor and DTE Energy joined on Earth Day, April 22, to sign a new heating franchise, the first in the country to include a climate agreement with associated activities that will demonstrably improve health, safety and make forward progress toward addressing the climate crisis. Students from

By |2025-04-22T17:15:16-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Clean Update, Featured|

Clean Energy Expected to Surpass 51% of U.S. Grid in April

NEW YORK - In April, the U.S. power system is poised to achieve a new milestone in its energy transition, with clean electricity sources potentially surpassing 51% of total utility-scale electricity generation. This follows a record-setting March, when clean energy accounted for 51% of power output, driven by increasing solar and wind production and a

By |2025-04-22T17:07:33-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Clean Update|

Did Scientists Find Life On A Distant Planet

NEW YORK - A team of astronomers announced on April 16, 2025, that in the process of studying a planet around another star, they had found evidence for an unexpected atmospheric gas. On Earth, that gas—called dimethyl sulfide—is mostly produced by living organisms. K2-18b, a mysterious world In April 2024, the James Webb Space Telescope stared at the host

By |2025-04-22T16:44:55-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Science|

US Company Develops Centrifugal Cannon To Launch Hundreds Of Microsatellites Into Space

LONG BEACH, Ca. - In a groundbreaking move that could forever change the landscape of space exploration, SpinLaunch, a California-based startup, is set to launch hundreds of flattened “microsatellites” into low-Earth orbit (LEO). This innovative approach, involving a giant centrifugal cannon, promises not only to revolutionize satellite deployment but also to position SpinLaunch as a

By |2025-04-22T16:34:40-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Industry 4.0|

How Entrepreneurs Can Bounce Back After a Car Accident

The life of an entrepreneur is already filled with challenges, market fluctuations, staffing issues, cash flow concerns. Then suddenly, a car accident introduces a whole new dimension of obstacles.  One moment you're heading to a client meeting, the next you're in an emergency room with your business hanging in the balance. For entrepreneurs, a car

By |2025-04-22T16:19:29-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Guest Columns|

Michigan’s Online Casino Boom and What it Means for the US Market

According to the latest figures, 2024 was a milestone year for Michigan and its online casino scene. The total revenue from iGaming came in at an impressive $2.4 billion. Other areas, like sports betting, also contributed, but their figures were in the millions rather than billions. In this article, we’ll talk about what is behind

By |2025-04-22T09:08:22-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Guest Columns|

Essential Restaurant Kitchen Equipment: Commercial Refrigeration

In the bustling world of gastronomy, the importance of reliable kitchen equipment cannot be overstated. At the heart of a restaurant's kitchen operations lies the crucial aspect of food preservation – a job masterfully handled by commercial refrigeration. These mighty units not only ensure the freshness and safety of food but also contribute to the

By |2025-04-22T09:08:22-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Guest Columns|

Catastrophic Climate Event Unfolding In Arctic That Could Unleash Toxic Contaminants

NEW YORK - One of our planet's fascinating wonders is permafrost, which is soil that is perpetually frozen. However, as global temperatures climb higher, that layer — and the people living above it — are in trouble. What's happening? This unique ground feature preserves organisms from hundreds of thousands of years ago and forms the foundation of many

By |2025-04-19T09:17:43-04:00April 19th, 2025|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Climate Change|

Amazon Unleashes New AI Agents Ready To Take Over Your Daily Tasks

SEATTLE - The next wave of AI transformation will be driven by agents. Rather than simply asking questions or following prompts, these AI tools will carry out complex tasks and act with far more autonomy. This will change a lot of things as we become able to delegate more and more tasks to machines. By

By |2025-04-19T09:17:53-04:00April 19th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|