December 2009

State House Great Lakes and Environment Committee Holds Long Awaited Hearing on deca-BDE Ban

In December, two hearings were held in the state House of Representatives Great Lakes and Environment Committee on House Bill 4699, which would prohibit the use of deca-BDE

Copenhagen climate conference ends, but bigger challenges remain

Somehow, some way, against all odds and despite much tension, the world managed to pull together in Copenhagen for the 2009 Climate Conference.

DEQ/DNR Recombination Nearing Critical Stage

The Michigan LCV Education Fund is keeping a close eye on proceedings in Lansing related to the recombination of the Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Natural Resources (DNR).

Toxic Toy Testing

Please join Michigan LCV Education Fund and the Ecology Center in west Michigan for a toy-testing event

The Heat is On

Michigan LCV Education Fund’s Global Climate Change Specialist, Mark Neisler, is constantly working with allies across the state to raise awareness