Lucas Smolcic Larson is an environmental reporter at MLive. He covers energy policy, agricultural issues, and land use across Michigan, with a keen focus on climate change and environmental concerns. His work has been honored by press associations in Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Michigan.
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Lucas Smolcic Larson’s focus leans heavily towards local news, specifically municipal decisions and construction projects within Washtenaw County. He seems to value in-depth coverage of government announcements, sustainability initiatives, and transportation developments.
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By: Lucas Smolcic Larson, Lsmolcic
Homebuilders have fought to derail a proposed energy-efficient code update, while environmentalists say it's an important step for the climate.
By: Lucas Smolcic
NOVI, MI – For her entire life, Latasha Keller's family has voted for Democrats. Not this time.
NOVI, MI - For the first time in the night, their candidate had the lead.
By: Lsmolcic, Lucas Smolcic Larson
State GOP leaders were increasingly optimistic as votes were counted on election night, taking to the stage to report they were pleased with the trends they were seeing.
DTE Energy natural gas rates are going up for the first time since 2021, while the company faces scrutiny over the climate impact of fossil fuels.
By: Lucas Smolcic Larson
After Republicans spent big on ads attacking transgender people, some worry they'll be targeted when he returns to the White House.
By: Lucas Smolcic Larson
New rules give the state final say for approving some sprawling renewable energy projects. Local governments say they could be left "powerless."
By: Lucas Smolcic Larson
A 1,500-acre solar farm in rural Michigan is already under construction, but new power lines could slice right through the middle.
| LANSING, MI - In 2023, callers to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan's 211 helpline asked for assistance with one basic need more frequently than any another other: utility bills.
By: Lucas Smolcic
| Michigan's second largest electric utility says it won't need to add an extra charge to customer bills to comply with the state's new, more aggressive targets for accelerating reliance on renewable energy.
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