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December 2009

Keep the Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes!

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 01:00

Known to batter boaters and even knock them into the water at the sound of a passing motor, Asian carp are voracious filter feeders that can grow to more than 4 feet long, weigh up to 100 pounds and quickly dominate a body of water by gobbling up the same food that sustains native fish populations. It is essential that we keep them out of Lake Michigan!

New Interim Chief for DEQ

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 01:00

As the state begins the process of combining state agencies and reducing layers of government, Michigan LCV Education Fund has been closely engaged in conversations

Programs to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 01:00

The State of Michigan recently expanded it's "green" certification program to encourage energy and resource conservation.

Changing the Rules for Coal Plants?

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 01:00

As Michigan LCV Education Fund works to pass stronger clean energy laws at both the state and federal level--which will work to bring much-needed jobs to our state AND protect the health of our citizens--the state legislature seems to have its head in the sand.

A Temperature-Triggered Tax?

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 01:00

Link a carbon tax to the rise in atmospheric temperature? Interesting idea.

Energy crossroads

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 15:37

A recent editorial in the Lansing State Journal highlights the energy crossroads that Michigan is currently navigating.

Senate needs to pass clean energy act to help Michigan

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 15:31

Grand Rapids City Commissioner David LaGrand recently wrote an opinion editorial urging the Senate to pass clean energy reform.

Moving Regional Transit Forward

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 01:00

There is a lot of power in elected office. That power can be used to move Michigan forward or leave it in the dust.

Passing a Smoking Ban

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 01:00

Michigan finally passed a smoking ban! Yes, this is something to celebrate, despite the foot dragging, lobby-influenced legislature

One Common Editorial to Address Climate Change

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Tue, 12/08/2009 - 01:00

When do we ever see 56 newspapers in 45 countries publish one common editorial? It happened on December 7