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We are 350 Chequamegon Bay, a relatively new branch of 350.org in the Chequamegon Bay region of northern Wisconsin, along the shore of Lake Superior. As you are probably aware, the Bad River Tribe has sued to remove Enbridge Line 5 from their reservation and Enbridge is planning a reroute around the reservation, but still within the same watershed. The Wisconsin Public Services Commission (PSC) has the power to approve or deny eminent domain for the project. In an effort to prevent this expansion, we have started a petition to request that the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) hold a full hearing before they allow the Enbridge Line 5 expansion. We were hoping you could promote this petition, and/or share it with any other relevant groups in your area. We have until June 10 to collect signatures.
Petition Link: http://chng.it/XNzQWdZSZC
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/890564084690220/
Petition Language: "We love and depend on clean water. Our rivers and lakes are a vital economic and cultural resource. We depend on them for drinking water, wild rice, tourism, fishing, boating, recreation, and much more. So why would we allow the construction of a new pipeline—and the risk of an oil spill in these waters—to threaten our economy and our way of life? YOU can help protect your watershed by signing this petition and asking the PSC to conduct a full and fair administrative hearing (known as a “proceeding”) in response to Enbridge’s application for a public interest determination. A proceeding would allow for expert testimony and more opportunities for public input.
SHOULD A FOREIGN COMPANY BE ALLOWED TO CONDEMN AND TAKE OUR LANDS?
Early in May, the Wisconsin PSC opened an investigation into an Enbridge application which asks for permission to condemn land (i.e., take without a property owner’s consent) in their efforts to create a new segment of a hazardous liquid pipeline known as Line 5. To allow Enbridge the power to exercise eminent domain and condemn land, the PSC will have to determine that this pipeline is in the “public interest.” Line 5 transports crude oil from Canada, through the United States, and exits in Canada. It provides NO value to Wisconsin and indeed, offers only extreme risk to the environment and our economy."
Best,
Ella Syverson, Eric Morud, and Presley Nuutinen
350 Chequamegon Bay
[email protected]
Thermal retrofits could be connected to your engagement with the MPSC. https://www.energycentral.com/c/ee/after-weatherization
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I hope you are staying safe and healthy in these uncertain times.
For this past Earth Day, I released a song about climate change action called “Coffee.” Just yesterday, the official music video was released, which features quotes and facts about climate change as well as stunning photography from nature and wildlife photographers around the world.
I would love for you to share the video. You can view it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx4tTZwe58k
Cheers,
Robert Rothko
www.robertrothko.com
Do you or someone you know want to work on the 2020 presidential as full-time staffer?! The 2020 Organizing Corps is offering three paid training programs in Flint, Detroit, & Madison Heights, Michigan that are onramps to the campaign. We’ve extended the application deadline to March 13th. Please let me know if you are interested in helping to spread the word: https://www.organizingcorps2020.com/
But we only sent $250 because you guys are not intellectually honest.
Still 90% right..
Your entire site doesn’t mention “nuclear power”. You must be aware that its climate safe and health safe. Or believe otherwise. But in either case you self censor and cannot discuss it. That’s sad.
You don’t even have the word “nuclear” on your site.
That proves you are more anti-nuclear than pro-climate.
Steve Kokette
buyrenewablesnow.com
This website is devoted to reducing global warming/climate change by informing consumers in the U.S., whether travelling or at home, where they might spend their money to reward businesses that have done (or whose landlords have done) renewable energy projects to make, store, etc., their products and services.
www.buyrenewablesnow.com
EESI holds a few dozen Congressional briefings a year on a variety of environmental/clean energy topics. We are currently focusing on regional coastal resilience and nature-based resilient solutions.
Our next briefing will cover the Great Lakes. It will be held on February 13th and feature experts who will speak on tribal, agricultural, wildland, and urban adaptation efforts. The briefing will be in Washington, DC, but can be livestreamed from anywhere.
I thought I’d put it on your radar in case someone from MiCAN would be interested in watching/attending: https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/021320greatlakes
In 1993 the United Nations General Assembly celebrated the first designated World Water Day. It is a means of “focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocacy for the sustainable management of freshwater resources”. (un.org)
In the past, West Michigan has been under-represented. To this end, a small group of grass-root organizers are organizing an event over the weekend of March 20,21, and of course on World Water Day itself. These events are spread across Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
The goals of this celebration include
• Celebrate the Great Lakes and the important part they play in the larger scope of the World’s water supply.
• Bring awareness that we, as global citizens, have an awesome responsibility as stewards of the water.
We are inviting spiritual leaders, community groups, and others to come together Sunday March 22nd between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 in Grand Haven to “Speak for the Water”. We are calling all those who are interested and willing to offer a song, poem, teaching or prayer for the water and environment, to help meet our goals.
We would like to add your voice to the list. Do you, your faith community, or organization, have a message of hope and protection of the planet and water to share? If not and it is possible, we are also asking for financial support for the event. We are taking donations through paypal by donating at [email protected].
Contact Shannon Donley to add your voice to ours for the water.
Shannon’s contact information:616-304-2099 or e-mail [email protected].
I grew up in Michigan. I now live in Arizona and I am a Phoenix public school teacher. I recently published a children’s book about helping the earth. My dad who still lives locally illustrated it. Do you ever work with local authors and illustrators?
Here is a link to my book:
https://smile.amazon.com/Call-Upon-Fairies-Cristin-Dougherty/dp/1710998970/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=call+upon+the+fairies&qid=1575643380&sr=8-1
Thank you for your time :)
Sincerely,
Cristin Dougherty
- to adopt a Climate Emergency Resolution, create a sustainability manager position, create a climate action plan, form an advisory environmental board, and appoint commissioners to the Lansing Board of Water and Light that have a utility and/or renewables/pro-sustainability background (2 will be appointed this year for a July 1 start) You put our Resolution in your “News” Can you help us promote these goals with the City of Lansing. I’ll be speaking at the Council meeting at 7 pm this coming Monday January 13 and hope to get some additional bodies to show up in support. Can you help? Elaine Fischhoff, [email protected], 517449-9713Based on your knowledge and expertise we would like to invite you as a Speaker/Delegate/Workshop/Exhibitor/Sponsors for our conference.
Please visit the website:
https://climatecongress.conferenceseries.com/
We are looking forward for your response.
Thanks & Regards
Will Smith
Program Manager | Climate Congress & Expo 2020
April 06-07 | Bangkok, Thailand
Call/Whatsapp: +44 1797 290013
I’m a student working on a new gamified way to make volunteers and supporters more engaged with any campaign (for free of course).
Would you have any time to talk to me on Friday?
Sincerely,
Josh
I work on the marketing and communications team in the University of Michigan School of Public Health. It’s good to meet you!
We recently published online an article titled Climate Matters in Michigan: Pressing Realities for a State and a Region and wanted to pass it along in case you were interested in sharing it. publichealth.umich.edu/pursuit/2019posts/climate-matters-in-michigan.html
It is a discussion among five colleagues about what climate change will mean for the state of Michigan’s environment and its people.
You are more than welcome to repost this on your site, and we can provide images at different dimensions as needed
Thanks so much, and please let me know if you have any questions.
-Josh Messner
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Warmly yours,
Paul M. Munsen
SUN OVENS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Web site: www.sunoven.com
IMPORTANT!! Millions of people around the world have organized rallies to fight Climate Change. Yet, they are IGNORANT of two of the greatest technological discoveries of our era that will eliminate the threat of Climate Change and poverty. These millions of people NEED to be informed by reading Section 3.0 of http://www.nicholasginex.com/2018/04/15/everything-has-a-beginning-even-the-universe/
You need to help educate and inform people world-wide that there is a solution that has NOT been disclosed but kept secret by the military and aerospace corporations in the United States.
Also read the CONCLUSIONS of the paper.
Let me know how I may help your cause further.
Sincerely, Nicholas
Energy Storage Solution. Universally abundant and bending. We have to hurry. There is a tipping point
Izzy