Two Michigan lawmakers announced legislative plans to eliminate the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in household products like clothes and cleaning products.
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT POLITICS
Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
Biden administration sets first-ever limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The EPA announced its first-ever national standards for PFAS in drinking water. But lawmakers say Michigan is already ahead of the curve.
Biden administration announces $20 billion in clean energy grants
The EPA says grant recipients, whose work promises to promote clean energy developments in underserved communities, could collectively reduce carbon emissions by 40 million metric tons over the next seven years.
Report: Biden’s clean energy investments turn Michigan into ‘manufacturing powerhouse’
Legislation signed by President Joe Biden has led to $21.5 billion in clean energy projects announced in Michigan, creating more than 20,000 jobs.
Biden’s EPA announces stronger pollution standards for cars
The new standards, which are backed by the UAW, GM, and Ford will lead to “fewer asthma attacks, less heart disease, and longer lives,” said Amanda Leland, Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund. “The reality is clean cars will save kids.”
Michigan attorney general argues Line 5 lawsuit should be sent back to state court
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office argued in a federal appellate court that its lawsuit to shutdown the Line 5 oil pipeline should be returned to a court.
Clean energy gets funding in Whitmer budget, but enviros want transit prioritized
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is drawing praise from environmental advocates for supporting clean energy and water infrastructure.
Firm announces $25M settlement in Flint water crisis
A second contractor said Thursday that it has reached a $25 million settlement over its role in Flint’s lead-contaminated water scandal.
Whitmer lays out benefits of clean energy future plan
Last spring, Democrats in the state Senate introduced the Clean Energy Future plan to bring multiple pieces of the MI Healthy Climate Plan into state law.