Archive: Climate Justice

Detroit rally pushes back against Trump efforts to dismantle climate and health protections

More than 200 people gathered in Detroit for the “Climate Can’t Wait” rally. Joined by lawmakers and local leaders, the event spotlighted threats to clean air, water, and environmental justice.

Michigan residents protest Trump’s environmental cuts in Southwest Detroit

Despite heavy snow, over 200 Michiganders rallied for the “Climate Can’t Wait” event. The rally featured union leaders, youth activists, and elected officials demanding federal action to defend the Inflation Reduction Act and environmental justice. MiCAN Executive Director Denise Keele emphasized Detroit’s central role in...

Michiganders rally in Detroit to push back against federal attacks on clean air and water

As the roll backs of environmental protections and clean energy investments continue, Michiganders gathered in Detroit to defend climate progress and demand environmental justice. Co-hosted by MiCAN, the rally featured elected officials, youth leaders, and community advocates speaking out against threats to clean air, water,...

Michigan leaders rally for action on climate and environmental protections

Activists gathered in Detroit for the “Climate Can’t Wait” rally, calling for action on environmental justice and climate protections amid sweeping cuts to the federal workforce. The rally, supported by MiCAN and partner organizations, underscored the need to protect federal climate investments, union jobs, and...

Equity in Local Climate Action Plans: A Just Solution for Michigan

MiCAN hosted a powerful virtual event that explores what equity really looks like in municipal climate plans and why it matters for communities on the frontlines of environmental change.

Tales From Heat Island: A Climate-Centered Storytelling Show

A Climate-Centered Storytelling Show

Climate Change Solutions 2021 with Peter Sinclair Webinar

Watch Peter Sinclair's Climate Change Solutions 2021 webinar held on February 26, 2021.

Thanks to Gov. Whitmer for Taking Climate Action

We had 650 MiCAN supporters sign a thank you card to Governor Whitmer for taking bold action on climate. Here's the artwork we sent her.

Gov. Whitmer Sets Bold New Climate Goal

The new climate Executive Orders set Michigan on a path to carbon-neutrality by 2050.

After the Flood: Visioning Michigan’s Future

This is a recording made on June 24, 2020 of a webinar sponsored by the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, Michigan Progressive Public Policy, and the Michigan Climate Action Network entitled After the Flood: Visioning Michigan's Future - Climate, Energy, and Infrastructure.