Much of northern Michigan is a hardwood or pine forest (photo), so valuable to the state and to the environment. It takes a long time to replace such a forest; estimates run from 40-100 years.
You'd think a forest like that would be protected, especially by environmentalists. But there's a proposal to clear 420 acres of it.
This parcel of land may be clear cut for a solar array: solar panels to cut our dependence on fossil fuels, solar panels to help save the environment.
Pursuant to a law passed by the governor and legislature in 2023, utilities will have to get 80% of their power from clean energy sources by 2035. That's going to be a stretch.
State representatives say they don't like the idea of killing wildlife and trees to set up solar panels.
from The Detroit News
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