Archive: Public Engagement
MYLES Brings Michigan Students Together in Fight for Environmental Education
For many high school students, environmental issues can seem latent, or a prospective crisis. However, for members of the Michigan Youth Leaders for Environmental Stewardship (MYLES), those issues have sparked the very policies they are working to implement. Written by Jihyun Ko.
Read MoreMiCAN Hosts Seventh Annual Climate Summit
The crowd erupted in cheers as Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) executive director Denise Keele took the stage. Surrounded by climate activists and leaders, Keele’s speech emphasized the importance of climate advocacy and environmental awareness. Written by Anna Birchok.
Read MoreCommunity Power & Solar Energy: A Just Solution for Michigan
As Michigan moves toward a clean energy future, a critical question remains: who benefits—and how do we ensure it’s everyone?
Read MoreMMOP Signature Circulator Training
Learn how to get involved in the Michigan Money Out of Politics (MMOP) ballot initiative.
Read MoreU-M launches climate fellowship to strengthen workforce pipeline
The University of Michigan has named the inaugural cohort of the Michigan Community Climate Action Fellowship, or M-CCAF, a new pilot initiative designed not simply as a scholarship program, but as a scalable model for climate leadership, workforce development and community partnership.
Read MoreHow to Support Local Clean Energy Projects
Get the tools to fight for clean energy in your community. This virtual learning session equips you with the knowledge and resources needed to build support for a cleaner, healthier environment. Michiganders need wind and solar to fight climate change, deliver reliable clean energy, and...
Read MoreDirty Money is Stopping Clean Energy: Here’s What We Can Do
It’s official: there’s a new ballot initiative aimed at getting money out of Michigan politics—and the Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) is proud to endorse it.
Read MoreIs it legal to wear a mask at a protest? What to know about Michigan law before No Kings
With nearly 100 No Kings protests in Michigan schedule tomorrow, Saturday October 18, know if there are laws prohibiting you from wearing a mask at the protest.
Read MoreMichigan Climate Action Network hosts sixth annual climate summit at the Lansing Center
“Michigan’s energy future is at a crossroads, and the ultimate goal of the summit is to advance a rapid transition to renewable energy so we can lower costs, improve grid reliability, protect community health, and mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis for the...
Read MoreMichigan Climate Action Network Five-Year Strategic Plan Showcase
Get to know our new organizational goals by watching this recording for our virtual Strategic Plan Showcase from Tuesday, November 15, 2022. We're feeling energized for the future here on our small but mighty MiCAN team, and can't wait to let you in on our...
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