Michigan Environmental Justice Council to Take On Energy Access and Pollution
Members of the state’s Advisory Council for Environmental Justice expressed optimism as they began work this month.
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Enbridge Court Decision Doesn't Change the Science
The Michigan Court of Appeals decided on Thursday in favor of Enbridge’s right to apply for federal and state permits for Line 5 tunnel oil construction. Kate Madigan,…
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As solar takes off, Michigan advocates fear key program is running out of space
A 2008 state law capped net metering at 1% of a utility’s peak load — a threshold some companies are now nearing.
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Michigan energy task force readies propane report, but questions loom
The Upper Peninsula’s dependence on propane is a factor in the state’s debate over the future of the Line 5 natural gas pipeline.
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Electric vehicle drivers in Michigan see increased investment in fast charging
An infusion of public and private funds is helping to expand the state’s network of public fast charging stations.
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City of Lansing Asked to Declare Climate Emergency
League of Women Voters-Lansing Area co-presidents Margo Smith and Donna Mullins proposed that the City of Lansing adopt A Resolution to Declare a Climate Emergency.
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Climate Matters in Michigan
Pressing Realities for a State and a Region Nearly fifty years after the 1970 Teach-In on the Environment, which began with a rally in Crisler Center, the University…
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Illinois Solar for All spreads the wealth to underserved communities
The program guarantees cost savings for schools and nonprofits serving low-income and underrepresented areas.
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Michigan cities’ climate plans count on voluntary building efficiency upgrades
Detroit and Grand Rapids each see building efficiency improvements as a key element of meeting emissions goals.
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Q&A: Michigan lawmaker envisions state as an electric vehicle leader
“It’s as pivotal a moment as when we went from horses to cars,” says first-term state Sen. Mallory McMorrow.
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