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From Mine to Shine: The Republic Solar Project

Bring your lunch and learn how the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is transforming an old iron ore mine site in Marquette County into a 62.5MW solar project. UPPCO is building a plan to produce more electricity from renewable sources like the Republic Solar Project. Learn more about how UPPCO can keep the lights on while prioritizing stewardship of the beautiful natural resources that make this peninsula so special.

Friday, Nov 7, 2025

Start Time: 12:00 pm

End Time: 1:00 pm

Event Place

Jamrich

Room

1318

Address

Northern Michigan University

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

https://nmu.edu/northernclimatenetwork/climateatnoon

Department

SHINE

Group

Northern Climate Network

Primary Contact

Jes Thompson

Contact Phone Number

9062271057

Contact Email

jessitho@nmu.edu

Event Type

Academic

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Northern Climate Network: Why Composting Helps Mitigate Climate Change - How to Start Today

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What happens to your waste after you throw it in your garbage bin at home, and why does it matter? Ali O'Neal will be teaching us about how our daily habits surrounding waste disposal have a huge impact on climate change and our local environment. Attendees are invited to join this interactive presentation to learn about the environmental and social impacts of both composting and recycling and will walk away with tangible steps to lessen their personal environmental footprint.