To mitigate the risk of harmful algal blooms and water contamination, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently changed the permitting purview for the Fremont biodigester facility, located near Muskegon, Michigan. The new permit is financially unfeasible to keep the plant running. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
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