Green Corner - Current Magazine

Ann Arbor Says “Yes” to a Sustainable Energy Utility

Drew Saunders

The results are in and Ann Arbor is getting its Sustainable Energy Utility. What this means is that Ann Arbor residents will be able to...

Ann Arbor to Vote on Sustainable Energy Utility

Drew Saunders

There are a number of ways that a community can achieve a totally renewable energy system. Ann Arbor voters will have the chance to...

New Solar Farm is Coming to Washtenaw County

Drew Saunders

White Tail Solar is finally going to happen. This is a 120 megawatt solar farm project proposed to be established across both sides of...

Proposal Made To Empower Cities With Housing Policy

Drew Saunders

The cost of living has become one of those evergreen stories that politicians grandstand about, magazines like this one spill gallons of digital ink...

Earth Day Activities in Ann Arbor 2024

Current Staff

Earth Day is on April 22 and Ann Arbor has exciting events lined up for a couple days leading up to the day itself. Take this annual opportunity to care for the Earth by learning about and celebrating its beauty with the community.

Municipal Power, SEU or DTE? Which Option Can Get Ann Arbor to Carbon Neutrality Fastest?

Drew Saunders

A majority of Ann Arbor voters made it clear at the ballot box in 2022 that they want the city to be sustainably powered...

Washtenaw Gets New Option For Disposing Of Hazardous Waste

Drew Saunders

Washtenaw County residents stuck with hazardous materials don’t have to wait for one particular Saturday to drop them off for the County to dispose...

Does Pet Waste Have an Effect on the Environment?

Roddy Scheer

Dog and cat waste may seem harmless, but the reality is that your pet’s poop can be very problematic for ecosystems where it accumulates....

20 Ways to Save Money on Your Car & Gasoline

Cheryl Maguire

Owning a car is expensive and gas prices have increased. You must pay for insurance, gas, maintenance and then unexpected costs like repairs or...

BYOC: Downtown Ann Arbor Business Based on a Concept of Zero-Waste

Donna Iadipaolo

BYOC stands for "Bring Your Own Container" and offers products to help the environment and also fill home and body needs. We interviewed the founder...

Behind the Sheep: How Yuko Frazier Grew Project Mow

Mishal Charania

Project Mow provides a unique and environmentally conscious way to take care of your yard. We spoke with owner Yuko Frazier about her goats.

Finding Your Footing in Uncertain Times with Forest Meditation

Julie Woodward

Taking a moment to reconnect with nature is important. We spoke with Julie Woodward of Mindful Awakenings about nature meditation.