And we’ll show you two ways to help. Together, we can be a voice for change and protect Michigan’s land, air, water, public health, and democracy.
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What do Americans think about climate? The data might surprise you
January 25th, 2023Amidst an extremely polarizing political landscape, new polling shows there is a lot of common ground for American voters when it comes to climate action and clean water. In recent […]
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Regulating Dangers to Our (and the Planet’s) Health
January 18th, 2023Asbestos, lead paint, and leaded gasoline. Three examples of dangerous products we have phased out of use for the harm they cause to human health without much resistance from consumers. […]
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Understanding the EPA’s new Soot Rule
January 11th, 2023So just what is the difference between soot and smog? Both have become buzzwords in the discourse about air pollution and climate change, but not many people can describe the […]
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Camp Grayling and the Importance of Meaningful Government Oversight
January 4th, 2023In mid-Michigan, situated amidst the pristine Au Sable and Manistee rivers, lies Camp Grayling, a Michigan National Guard training facility that is the largest of its kind. Leased to the […]
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Shutting down Manchin's big oil side deal: third time's the charm
December 21st, 2022Senator Manchin’s permitting bill was the bill that simply would not die. After grassroots pressure successfully forced the big oil deal off of the base text of the National Defense […]
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2022: A Big Year for Our Health and Environment
December 21st, 20222022 was a big year at Michigan LCV. Together with the support of our membership, we celebrated win after win — and we aren’t slowing down as we head into […]
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Looking Ahead to 2023 Action in Washington
December 14th, 2022As 2022 comes to a close, we are looking forward to taking a breath and spending some time with loved ones, but also turning our attention to 2023. As we […]
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The Resurgence and Second Defeat of Manchin’s Big Oil Side Deal
December 7th, 2022Over the weekend, Democratic leadership once again attempted to rally support for Senator Joe Manchin’s Big Oil permitting bill. Leadership had attempted earlier this fall to attach the “side deal” […]
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Unpacking COP27
December 1st, 2022While we were focused on elections, prepping Thanksgiving Turkeys and gearing up for the World Cup, an important summit on climate change came and went without much media coverage. The […]
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Reversing Legacies of Pollution
November 23rd, 2022Imagine it’s a holiday and you’re standing on the doorstep at the home of a loved one, anticipating a warm hug and a home-cooked meal (beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes…you name […]