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Colleen Otte published Letter to President Biden: Declare a Climate Emergency in News 2024-05-07 10:39:29 -0400
Letter to President Biden: Declare a Climate Emergency
MiCAN, along with 425 other groups, called on the Biden administration to declare a climate emergency, protect frontline communities and workers, and advance its commitments to “transition away from fossil fuels” to a just and renewable energy future.
Specifically, the letter urges the administration to:
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Colleen Otte published 19th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference: A Bioneers Pollinators Event in Events 2024-05-07 09:55:47 -0400
19th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference: A Bioneers Pollinators Event
Revolution from the Heart of Nature: Celebrating Our Interdependence
Be a positive force in our earth community
The Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference is a platform for community members to network and highlight innovative approaches to environmental and social challenges. The conference is for people of all ages who are interested in exploring topics, developing skills and motivating action for the betterment of our One Earth Community.
This is an opportunity for you to to share experiences and learn strategies to ensure that humans are a positive force in our earth community while addressing the critical issues of public health and wellness; racial and environmental justice; indigenous (Traditional Ecological Knowledge, TEK) resource protection and sustainability; fresh water resource and Great Lakes protection; and recycling, food waste reduction and management.
WHENOctober 17, 2024 at 9:00am - October 18, 2024 at 5:00pmWHEREUniversity of Detroit Mercy
McNichols Campus
4001 W. McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221
United States
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Big Oil is Still Lying
Five Ways the Fossil Fuel Industry Deceives the Public and Policymakers About its Ongoing Climate Destruction
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Colleen Otte published Group plans legal pushback on permit for Line 5 tunnel project in News 2024-05-06 11:25:00 -0400
Group plans legal pushback on permit for Line 5 tunnel project
The Michigan Climate Action Network says it will join challenges to a permit approved last December by the state public service commission.
By Izzy Ross
People attending a panel organized by groups opposed to Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project in Traverse City on April 24, 2024. (Photo: Izzy Ross/IPR News)Read more
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Colleen Otte published Fact vs. Fiction: Renewable Energy for Rural Michigan in Events 2024-05-03 12:42:10 -0400
Fact vs. Fiction: Renewable Energy for Rural Michigan
We must make climate action a top issue in this pivotal election year. Yet, Michigan is mired in partisan politics, and a potential ballot initiative is aimed at repealing the siting provisions in the 2023 Clean Energy and Jobs Act. At MiCAN, we know that rural does not equal conservative and conservative does not equal anti-renewable energy, and we are seeking partners to build a durable base of climate voters across the state.
This engaging presentation will provide an energy overview, debunk the disinformation surrounding renewable energy, and provide guidance on how to speak to conservatives about climate change. We are fortunate to be joined by a leading voice from the conservative energy network: Brenden Miller, who serves as Deputy Director of the Land & Liberty Coalition. This coalition supports utility-scale renewable energy developments and "consists of farmers, landowners, and key stakeholders who are concerned about protecting their private property rights, developing their communities, and being good stewards of the land."
Participants will learn how to talk about being a climate voter with friends and neighbors of all political stripes and come away with renewed hope for the future of bipartisan climate action.
Speakers:
- Brenden Miller, Deputy Director of the Land & Liberty Coalition
- Dr. Denise Keele, Executive Director of the Michigan Climate Action Network
WHENMay 23, 2024 at 4:00pmWHEREGVSU Muskegon Innovation Hub
200 Viridian Dr
Muskegon, MI 49440
United States
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Colleen Otte published May Community Voices ft. Van Buren Climate Action Team in Events 2024-05-02 12:05:55 -0400
May Community Voices ft. Van Buren Climate Action Team
This month, MiCAN will be joined by the Van Buren Climate Action Team (VBCAT) for our May 2024 edition of the Community Voices Series.
The Community Voices Series is a virtual convening drawing diverse participants from the network to amplify local climate work, connect members and groups, and support each other's actions. MiCAN rotates the content and geographical area of focus to allow the audience to learn from and mimic other Michigan communities' successful contributions to our collective climate movement.
VBCAT is a group of individuals with a common mission to advance their community toward a more prosperous, more equitable, more secure, cleaner energy future. Tune in to hear about their guiding principles and how they help hasten Van Buren's progress toward renewable energy.
Please RSVP below to be taken to the Zoom registration.
WHENMay 22, 2024 at 6:00pmWHEREVirtual Via Zoom
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MI Healthy Climate Conference
With unprecedented climate investments from federal and state sources, recently passed legislation, and executive actions to help meet the goals in the MI Healthy Climate Plan (Plan), Michigan is positioned better than ever to achieve the main goal in the Plan of a healthy, prosperous, carbon-neutral Michigan for all residents by 2050.
Building on these actions and the success of last year’s conference, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting this two-day conference to continue the mobilization of engaged stakeholders and review the actions being taken around the state to implement the goals in the Plan. This year's conference has already attracted 500 registrants from local, state, federal, and tribal governments, universities, nonprofits, community groups, and businesses.
View Agenda & Register by May 8
With the theme of this year’s conference being “Accelerating Action,” speakers will share about their success stories, challenges, funding opportunities, technical assistance, and other actions they are taking in the six priority areas of the Plan:
- Commit to environmental justice and pursue a just transition
- Clean the electric grid
- Electrify vehicles and increase public transit
- Repair and decarbonize homes and businesses
- Drive clean innovation in industry
- Protect Michigan’s land and water
WHENMay 16, 2024 at 7:30am - May 17, 2024 at 3:00pmWHERE
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Colleen Otte published Groundswell Student Project Showcase 2024 in Events 2024-04-30 10:04:12 -0400
Groundswell Student Project Showcase 2024
Connecting students, communities, and nature — Groundswell is a coalition of community partners and educators creating opportunities for hands-on environmental exploration and learning. This month, the coalition will host its annual Student Project Showcase for educators, community members, students, and families. Groundswell is proud to celebrate the work of student stewards in an interactive event with participating K12 schools. Students will host tables at an exhibit fair, offering insight for attendees about their community stewardship activities. Please join to help recognize student-led efforts to protect the Grand River and Great Lakes.
This event is free and open to the public.
WHENMay 15, 2024 at 5:00pmWHERERichard M. Devos Center & Lubbers Hall
401 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
United States
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Colleen Otte published Climate Education Workshop Series: CLIMATE SOLUTIONS & STORIES OF HOPE in Events 2024-04-21 20:43:24 -0400
Climate Education Workshop Series: CLIMATE SOLUTIONS & STORIES OF HOPE
The Michigan Alliance for Environmental & Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is excited to announce its Climate Education summer workshop series, comprised of four distinct and complementary day-long workshops featuring expert speakers, engaging activities, training in excellent teaching materials, and lots of resources. The session fee is $15 per workshop, with discounts for attending multiple (3 sessions = $40, all 4 = $50). This covers lunch, snacks, and program materials, and you can earn 6 SCECHs per workshop!
In this fourth and final session, Climate Solutions: Stories of Hope, you will hear about the positive strides in public support for climate change education in the United States and Michigan and participate in activities focused on mitigation, adaptation and solutions. Learn about the MI Healthy Climate Plan and how you can lead your students to civic engagement with experts from Take Action Global and Michigan Climate Action Network. Share ideas and resources, network, and find support for your climate education goals.
Preceding Workshops:
- Teaching Strategies & Resources: Part 2 - July 24th - Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary School, Grand Rapids
- Teaching Strategies & Resources: Part 1 - June 25th - Nokomis Cultural Center, Okemos
- Science & Social Context of Climate Change - June 24th - Haslett Middle School, Haslett
WHENJuly 25, 2024 at 9:00amWHEREKen-O-Sha Park Elementary School
1353 Van Auken St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
United States
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Colleen Otte published Climate Education Workshop Series: TEACHING STRATEGIES & RESOURCES - PART 2 in Events 2024-04-21 20:36:06 -0400
Climate Education Workshop Series: TEACHING STRATEGIES & RESOURCES - PART 2
The Michigan Alliance for Environmental & Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is excited to announce its Climate Education summer workshop series, comprised of four distinct and complementary day-long workshops featuring expert speakers, engaging activities, training in excellent teaching materials, and lots of resources. The session fee is $15 per workshop, with discounts for attending multiple (3 sessions = $40, all 4 = $50). This covers lunch, snacks, and program materials, and you can earn 6 SCECHs per workshop!
In this third session, Teaching Strategies & Resources - Part 2, Project WET’s Climate, Water, and Resilience book and online resources will be included in an extensive training of its activities. This will be followed by a variety of teaching activities and resources from diverse sources, including an update on Michigan’s Climate Change Education Hub and NAAEE’s Educating for Climate Action and Justice: Guidelines for Excellence. Explore models of how to incorporate climate education into your curriculum or education programs.
Up Next:
- Climate Solutions: Stories of Hope - July 25th - Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary School, Grand Rapids
Preceding Workshops:
- Teaching Strategies & Resources: Part 1 - June 25th - Nokomis Cultural Center, Okemos
- Science & Social Context of Climate Change - June 24th - Haslett Middle School, Haslett
WHENJuly 24, 2024 at 9:00amWHEREKen-O-Sha Park Elementary School
1353 Van Auken St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
United States
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Colleen Otte published Climate Education Workshop Series: TEACHING STRATEGIES & RESOURCES - PART 1 in Events 2024-04-21 20:29:23 -0400
Climate Education Workshop Series: TEACHING STRATEGIES & RESOURCES - PART 1
The Michigan Alliance for Environmental & Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is excited to announce its Climate Education summer workshop series, comprised of four distinct and complementary day-long workshops featuring expert speakers, engaging activities, training in excellent teaching materials, and lots of resources. The session fee is $15 per workshop, with discounts for attending multiple (3 sessions = $40, all 4 = $50). This covers lunch, snacks, and program materials, and you can earn 6 SCECHs per workshop!
In this second session, Teaching Strategies & Resources - Part 1, receive materials and extensive training in the new Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support (MEECS) Climate Change units from EGLE. Also participate in climate education activities from Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, and interdisciplinary lessons developed under a Cee-Change Fellowship from NAAEE. Native American perspective on climate change will be shared with ideas for place-based applications.
Up Next:
- Teaching Strategies & Resources: Part 2 - July 24th - Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary School, Grand Rapids
- Climate Solutions: Stories of Hope - July 25th - Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary School, Grand Rapids
Preceding Workshop:
- Science & Social Context of Climate Change - June 24th - Haslett Middle School, Haslett
WHENJune 25, 2024 at 9:00amWHERE
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Colleen Otte published Climate Education Workshop Series: SCIENCE & SOCIAL CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE in Events 2024-04-21 20:19:37 -0400
Climate Education Workshop Series: SCIENCE & SOCIAL CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
The Michigan Alliance for Environmental & Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is excited to announce its Climate Education summer workshop series, comprised of four distinct and complementary day-long workshops featuring expert speakers, engaging activities, training in excellent teaching materials, and lots of resources. The session fee is $15 per workshop, with discounts for attending multiple (3 sessions = $40, all 4 = $50). This covers lunch, snacks, and program materials, and you can earn 6 SCECHs per workshop!
In this first session, Science & Social Context of Climate Change, learn what scientific research tells us about the causes, extent, and consequences of climate change, including Michigan impacts seen by our State Climatologist. Participate in activities investigating the evidence and explore resources you will get to take home. Learn from the research that explains societal perceptions, social disparities and impacts on human health. It’s climate change 101!
Up Next:
- Teaching Strategies & Resources: Part 1 - June 25th - Nokomis Cultural Center, Okemos
- Teaching Strategies & Resources: Part 2 - July 24th - Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary School, Grand Rapids
- Climate Solutions: Stories of Hope - July 25th - Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary School, Grand Rapids
WHENJune 24, 2024 at 9:00amWHERE
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Colleen Otte published European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction in News 2024-04-14 23:57:09 -0400
European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction
By Georgina Rannard, BBC climate reporter
A group of older Swiss women have won the first ever climate case victory in the European Court of Human Rights.
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Colleen Otte published Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Backing SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule in News 2024-04-14 23:42:23 -0400
Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Backing SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule
Michigan has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing a motion to intervene in a lawsuit, Iowa v. SEC (USCOA Docket No. 24-1522), before the 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, to defend the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's "final rule" on climate-related disclosures for investors. The rule says certain companies must also disclose direct and indirect greenhouse-gas emissions from purchased or acquired electricity, steam, heat, or cooling.
Image: Mohamed_hassan via pixabay
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2024 MEJC Summit
You're invited to join the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition and the Michigan's EJ community at the bi-annual Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition Summit, themed "Rooted in our History, Reclaiming Our Power" for 2024.
Summit attendance is FREE and open to everyone. Comprehensive registration to come in the summer – in the meantime, consider adding your name and email in this Summit 2024 interest form to stay in the loop!
WHENSeptember 28, 2024 at 10:00am
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Colleen Otte published EPA Highlights Nearly $6 Million for Clean School Buses in Pontiac, Michigan in News 2024-03-28 20:28:37 -0400
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Colleen Otte published Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6 Billion to Transform America's Industrial Sector, Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing, and Slash Planet-Warming Emissions in News 2024-03-28 20:08:12 -0400
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6 Billion to Transform America's Industrial Sector, Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing, and Slash Planet-Warming Emissions
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides the Single Largest Industrial Decarbonization Investment in the Nation’s History, Driving $20+ Billion in Total Investment to Revitalize Manufacturing Communities and Create and Maintain Good-Paying Jobs
Image: jyrkijnieminen via Pixabay
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Colleen Otte published Line 5 crosses tribal lands, runs beneath the water and needs major upgrades. Opponents fear spills. Supporters envision jobs. Everyone sees a fight. in News 2024-03-28 18:15:04 -0400
Line 5 crosses tribal lands, runs beneath the water and needs major upgrades. Opponents fear spills. Supporters envision jobs. Everyone sees a fight.
By Rebecca Halleck and Dionne Searcey
Rebecca Halleck reported from St. Ignace, Mich., and the Bad River Reservation in Wisconsin. Dionne Searcey reported from New York.
Whitney Gravelle, president of the Bay Mills Indian Community, which opposes the pipeline. Cydni Elledge for The New York Times
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Colleen Otte published Can Climate Cafes Help Ease the Anxiety of Planetary Crisis? in News 2024-03-28 17:42:04 -0400
Can Climate Cafes Help Ease the Anxiety of Planetary Crisis?
The groups, which are springing up across the country, allow people to talk through their emotions around environmental change.
From left, Andre Hirschler, Rosie Mae Turner and Sophia Powless at a climate cafe at Jonathan Kirsch’s apartment in Brooklyn in January.Credit...Roshni Khatri for The New York Times
Lola Fadulu and
Lola Fadulu reported from New York, and Emily Schmall from Chicago.