Mon.May 20, 2019

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E2, Businesses Unite for Clean Water

E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs

You could say water is the lifeblood of the environment and the economy. Few places know this better than Michigan. Now, the state has chance to lead on developing policies and technology that ensure clean, reliable and affordable water. In Michigan, tourism and outdoor activities generate $40 billion annually and employ more than 400,000 workers. Other water-dependent businesses, from breweries to family farms, generate tens of billions more in economic benefits.

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Solar Startups are Shining Bright

Greentown Labs

Contributed by: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Startups are at the forefront of innovation in the solar industry and there’s big growth opportunity in this sector for entrepreneurs dedicated to working with American manufacturers. First: Overcoming Challenges . Like many other industries, two of the biggest barriers to solar startups are the initial cost and access to resources.