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J. Carl Ganter
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Circle of Blue
This is the first article in our “Shockwave” project, a series of reports that will investigate the rapid evolution of the energy landscape in the Great Lakes region and the consequences the new era will have for one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water. Produced by the five partners of the Great Lakes News Collaborative — Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now, Michigan Public and The Narwhal — Shockwave will document the depth and breadth of the region’s energy transformation and its influence on water use and pollution.
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The proposed 1 gigawatt data center would be developed in an industrial area in the Detroit suburb of Van Buren Township, but some residents have organized opposition. -
What communities are doing to slow data center development, and whether it's working. Plus, how Michigan’s Kid Rock became a musical icon of the MAGA movement, and how Michigan Latinos are feeling about Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance. -
First, an update on the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit to Canada. Then, more about reactions to the University of Michigan's data center project. Also, how Michigan's cold snap could impact pest populations this spring. Plus, the On Hand podcast dove into the nuances of the Michigan accent.
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Hundreds of people filled a high school auditorium Thursday night for an informational public meeting on the planned data center in Lyon Township, about 30 miles west of Detroit. -
With the proliferation of data centers, Michigan needs to take more action to meet its own clean energy targets and protect residential ratepayers from increased energy costs. That’s according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. -
The increasing prevalence of data centers in Michigan may leave residents wondering if the state's water infrastructure can keep up with the demand on the water supply. -
We've covered a lot this year, which means you probably haven't gotten a chance to look at all the things we've done. Here are some stories you may have missed. -
The three bills would start building a framework for regulating the environmental impacts of "hyperscale" data centers.
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I've seen where right-wing folks have been opining and conjecturing and outright accusing Governor Whitmer of corruption. That she's on the take from big tech and their billionaires to build their data centers. There doesn't seem to be actual evidence of that. It's projection. -
Michigan energy regulators conditionally approved a request Thursday to fast-track approval of contracts to power a planned data center near Ann Arbor.
