July 8 was Energy Independence Day….according to Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens. That's when he began his campaign to wean Americans from foreign oil. He came to Ann Arbor to promote it in October and returned to Michigan again recently. More from Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus
A few days from now, U-M student Leslie Garrison will buck at least two trends: She’ll have remain in Michigan after graduation (though she's not a native). And she’ll take part in a growing local industry. Garrison thinks this state has what it takes to lead the nation in sustainable innovation. Right down to the first composting toilet. Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus reports.
Interest in transit for Southeast Michigan is gaining ground but no ground has been broken. Even with plans for easy on and off trains from Ann Arbor to Detroit and Detroit to Pontiac no one seems to be able to close the deal. Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus compares Michigan's lack of action with Boston's investment in rail and its $16 billion big dig.
The City of Ann Arbor is trying to lead the state into mass transit. Officials held an open house recently to tell the public where they plan to go and by when. Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus has the story in Concentrate's latest podcast.
In the race to produce cheaper renewable energy, one U-M professor is looking to harness power from the Detroit River. His prototype, an experimental set of cylinders, shafts and magnets, will use the rise and fall of the water's current to generate electricity. Chris McCarus has the story on Radio Concentrate's downloadable podcast.
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