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Shhh, U.S. Leads World In Carbon Emissions Reductions

Technology, market forces credited for reductions

… any other nation in the world. Efforts to curb so-called man-made climate change had little or nothing to do with it. Government mandated "green" energy … Global Warming: Science in Service to Politics Changing the Climate on Climate Change Climate Science and Groupthink Do 90 Percent of Scientists Really …

Gretchen Whitmer’s Michigan: Red tape and orange barrels

Michigan can’t fix every problem, but it can control the controllable, starting here

… Michigan media outlets are attempting to create a new narrative that a climate change crisis is on its way and will lead to an American South that is too … result will be “climigrants” rushing for Michigan’s border to evade a climate change hellscape. The problem is that migration patterns show the opposite. …

World Economic Forum seeks 75% reduction in car ownership

Michigan’s partner in the U.S. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing seeks ‘vehicle access regulations’

… culprit for society’s woes and collective solutions as the answer. Climate change demands nothing less, the paper argues: By 2050, almost 70% of the … mid-century. Such a scenario is at odds with both the Paris Agreement on climate change and a vision of cities as healthy, sustainable and successful places …

Feedback mostly opposes Grand Rapids climate plan

Plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from city operations by 85% by 2030

… through a record request. The money partially funded the salaries of climate change workers and pilot projects. The funding paid the salary of a healthy … buildings policy specialist and the nonprofit Community Collaboration on Climate Change, among other things, according to 10 documents obtained through a records …

The Michigan Climate Coincidence: Channeling Goldfinger

Michigan is not officially part of the two-week United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, which the New York Post says aims to "save the Earth from certain doom." While the Great Lakes state will miss out on hobnobbing with notable personalities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Daryl Hannah, …

Just the Facts

Washington is awash in legislation to mitigate climate change, including proposals for higher taxes on gasoline, caps on carbon emissions and stricter automotive fuel economy standards. Among the most peculiar proposals has been offered by Michigan’s own Rep. John Dingell, D-Dearborn, who is intent …

Alternative energy subsidies: Yes or no?

High schoolers prep for debate season at MCCP workshops

… Increase Alternative Energy Subsidies in the Unites States," drew questions and prompted discussions about clean coal, nuclear plants, electric cars, climate change, biofuels and solar power. More than 475 students took part in the workshops, held over four consecutive days in Livonia, Adrian, Grand Rapids …

Some Politicians Want It Both Ways on Environment

… voted for these waivers are on record in support of cap-and-tax legislation to limit greenhouse gasses — a key component of President Obama's climate change initiative. While the hypocrisy of congressmen flipping on this issue is glaring, their action is a harbinger of a much bigger problem. Cap and …