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An adult lake trout. Fishery managers have declared the fish species recovered in Lake Superior. (Photo by Katie Steiger-Meister/USFWS)

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Elise Matz of Circle Power Renewables studies a map showing the layout of a proposed 120-megawatt solar project that would occupy part of the former Groveland Mine site in Dickinson County. (Bridge photo by Kelly House)

Amid growing tension over proposed wind and solar developments in rural communities, a new law allows the state to override local rejections of those developments. Implementation begins Nov. 29. (Bridge photo by Dale Young)

The law aims to counter local pushback that is slowing efforts to replace fossil fuel power with green energy. But it faces challenges. Here’s what to know.

Tahquamenon Falls during peak color. Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill package that would automatically charge drivers for the $14 annual recreation passport when they renew their vehicle registration. (Bridge file photo)

The $50 million grant to the proposed UP mine drew angry shouts from opponents. Lawmakers also authorized money for an Ypsilanti supercomputing center, a Redford Township diesel engine maker, and Dow Chemical.

Amid climate concerns and frustrations with DTE Energy’s high outage rate, the city is planning a ‘sustainable energy utility’ that backers tout as a cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable option.

Michigan is poised to join the list of 30 states offering tax breaks for mega-size data centers built by the likes of Google and Microsoft. (Shutterstock)

As a wave of reported ‘drone’ sightings on the East Coast prompt widespread internet conspiracy theories, drone operators and the University of Michigan are preparing to square off in court. (Shutterstock)