December 2009

Update: Copenhagen climate conference ends, but bigger challenges remain

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 05:00

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

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Update: Michigan House of Representatives Stops Bad Energy Policy

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 19:08

The state House worked late into the night on Friday December 18 to vote down a bill from the state Senate

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Update: DEQ/DNR Recombination Nearing Critical Stage

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 19:03

Bruce Rasher, the man appointed to oversee the transition that will recombine the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) with the Department of Natural Resources

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

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 18:51

The House Great Lakes and Environment Committee held two hearings in December on HB 4699, which would ban the use of deca-BDE

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From the MLCV Blog

Good Michigan Environmental News in the Midst of Bad

Right now, it's easy to believe there is nothing but bad news in terms of Michigan's environment.

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Fundraising, Politicians, and Tornadoes ... Oh My

On the banks of the Huron River last week, Michigan LCV held its first fundraiser of the election season in the magnificent home of Brian Athey and Deborah Walker.

We welcomed a large group of supporters, donors, and politicians...