Former Groundwork managing editor Jim Dulzo reflects on 14 years at the Traverse City-based advocacy nonprofit.
From Darkness to Light: Traverse City Leads on Renewable Energy
Traverse City adopts goal for municipality to use 100% renewable energy by 2020 -leading the way as the federal government falters on clean energy.
On the Eve of Trump, Contemplating the Environmental Progress We’ve Made
Though a Trump presidency threatens to roll back progress, the United States has taken major steps to harness green energy. We’re no longer building dirty coal plants; we’re spending on billions of clean energy, here in Michigan and nationwide.
Michigan energy legislation takes promising first step
Michigan energy legislation takes promising first step. But bills in Lansing should prioritize local solar and wind jobs.
How Heartwell Administration Moved Grand Rapids to Sustainability
A big plan’s small steps changed how city operates…
How Grand Rapids’ Mayor Brought Sustainability to Town
Grand Rapids is on a roll. From booming tourism to a revitalized riverfront; from its famous ArtPrize competition to its wildly popular lip-dub video of a sing-along downtown parade, this onetime fine-furniture manufacturing capital is roaring back to life after surviving a near-death experience as a Rust Belt city.