May 2010

Michigan DNRE Deserves Applause for Wolverine Coal Plant Decision

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment has delivered a decision that deserves applause from clean energy supporters far and wide.

The DNRE has announced the denial of an air permit for a new coal plant near Rogers City, as proposed by Wolverine Power.

Video of the May 12, 2010, Gubernatorial Forum at Central Michigan University

For your weekend, or weekday, viewing pleasure, below is the full video from the May 12, 2010, Gubernatorial Forum featuring candidates Rick Snyder, Virg Bernero and Tom George. 

Unbelievable 'Dirty Air Act' Slated for Vote in U.S. Senate, June 10, 2010

photo woman holding big fish

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund has been following the “Dirty Air Act,” legislation proposed by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), which would strip the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. 

Senators introduce bipartisan climate and energy legislation

Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John Kerry (D-MA)
Yesterday, Senators John Kerry, D-Mass., and Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., released their clean energy and climate bill, and it couldn't come any sooner.

What You Saw, Heard or Missed at Wednesday's Gubernatorial Forum at CMU

Thanks to everyone who attended or tuned in to coverage of Wednesday's Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Michigan's Economic and Environmental Future at Central Michigan University.

Listen Here Live to Gubernatorial Forum at Central Michigan University

Tonight's the night of the first Gubernatorial Forum of Michigan's election season. Tune in here at 7 p.m. for audio of the forum, to be held at Central Michigan University's Plachta Auditorium in Mount Pleasant. On the bill are governor candidates Rick Snyder, Tom George and Virg Bernero

MICHIGAN GOVERNOR CANDIDATE FORUM THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

MICHIGAN GOVERNOR CANDIDATES TO GATHER WEDNESDAY AT CMU; VOTERS ENCOURAGED TO CALL HOPEFULS WHO HAVE DECLINED TO ATTEND

Update: Governor's Forum Promises Bipartisan Discussion

ANN ARBOR – Another Republican Gubernatorial contender was added to the roster of candidates committed