President and CEO at @michenvcouncil; lover of the great outdoors and the healthy human city
Ann Arbor, MI
Joined January 2009
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#Michigan becomes the 3rd #GreatLakes state (following IL & MN) to commit to 100 percent carbon-free electricity. The ambitious legislation is expected to transform energy systems in Michigan. @MichEnvCouncil created a guide explaining key provisions.
assets.nationbuilder.com/env…
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Watch live as @GovWhitmer signs the new clean energy bills into law! #MIEnergyMIJobs #MICleanEnergyFuture teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/1YqGoDzjY…
Forged in the Smithy retweeted
"@DTE_Energy, Michigan’s largest electric utility and a major political donor, has not taken a position on the clean energy legislation but is warning lawmakers that the measures could result in higher electric bills." via @CoralMDavenport
nytimes.com/2023/07/02/clima…
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Before you begin your thinkpiece, the Supreme Court DID NOT strike down Affirmative Action
Admission preferences for legacies, donors, employee families and special recommendations are still allowed
The Court struck down Affirmative Action For everyone except WHITE PEOPLE
Forged in the Smithy retweeted
“Renewable energy is the cheapest form of energy to build right now.” Watch @CharJameson with @MichEnvCouncil highlight the benefits of clean energy that is affordable, reliable, and better for our health at this morning's MI House Energy Committee meeting. #MIEnergyMIJobs
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Two weeks ago, dozens of advocates spoke to over 50 lawmakers about #leadpoisoning prevention.
Today, a #MiLeg committee vote to create universal lead testing passed 9-0-1. Onto the Senate floor.
💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻
ALT Members of Lead Education Day pose for a picture before going off to talk to legislators about lead poisoning prevention.
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Detroit's air quality is ranked among the worst in the world due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Here's what you need to know:
(1) Exposure to fine particle pollution can affect the lungs & heart.
(2) The EPA recommends wearing an N95 while outside.
ow.ly/Kt7T50OHWzl
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“According to a new report co-published by the nonprofit Defend Our Health and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Petrochemicals campaign, PET plastic bottles cause hazardous chemical pollution at every stage of their life cycle.” grist.org/accountability/pla…
Forged in the Smithy retweeted
The first time I covered the Mackinac Policy Conference, I was a 19-year-old intern at the Mackinac Island paper. I pitched a story and my editor said they'd never covered it before because it was mainly viewed as an island annoyance. I still think about that a lot
Forged in the Smithy retweeted
"We do not want to damage our future any longer by poisoning our children now."
Shantal Ferrell spoke the truth this Lead Education Day. Let's make this the year we take big steps toward lead poisoning's end. 💪
@Ecology_Center / @HealthyHomesGR / @hscott4dist7
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Schools & daycares are not required to filter for toxins in the water like lead — but they should be. Filter First legislation will protect children from toxins & ensure they have clean water by requiring filters. Urge your lawmaker to pass Filter First: ow.ly/GfYh50Opu67
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Advocacy groups said they shouldn’t have to spend energy and resources fighting bad environmental legislation when Dems control state government.
via @PomTerkins
planetdetroit.org/2023/05/in…
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Who could resist a face like this?
We'll talk to Vince Cavalieri at @sleepingbearnps to learn more about this iconic dunes bird and what's being done to protect them.
Register for this @KalsecInc-sponsored webinar: 🔽
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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This #agweek, we're celebrating farmers like the Shaws, who prove that protecting nature and good harvests go hand in hand.
They use cover crops to keep soil nutrient rich and farmland biodiverse.
Read the Shaws' story: miagadvance.org/projects/
@MiAgAdvance / @ErbFamilyFdn
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🚜Sixth-generation farmer
💼Former VP, @MiAgAdvance
🌱 Conservationist
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kicked off #agweek by announcing the appointment of Dr. @TimBoring as the new director of the @MichDeptofAg.
ALT Dr. Tim Boring smiles for the camera in front of a green bush.
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PFAS were found in every fish tested throughout select locations in the Huron and Rouge River watersheds. @Ecology_Center study with HRWC and @RougeFriends shows Michigan fisheries could be at risk from PFAS. Blog from watershed planner @ClimateDaniel. ow.ly/ATht50NeVyw
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Tomorrow, the MPSC will be holding a pre-hearing for DTE’s proposed rate increase. The link below describes how you can log in and participate. gpwmi.us/clerk/page/dte-hear…
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Dr. Albert Wheeler, who became Ann Arbor's first Black mayor in 1975, and went on to become the first Black tenured professor @UMich. He also happens to be our @conansmith's grandfather.♥️ youtube.com/watch?v=gtW8Kh5e…
