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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The latest updates in the fight to shut down Line 5
February 23rd, 2023Last week, Michigan LCV held a “Lunch & Learn” briefing on the status of the effort to remove Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 oil pipeline – a potentially catastrophic ticking time […]
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Ohio is experiencing ‘Chernobyl-lite,’ but where is the outrage?
February 15th, 2023On the evening of February 3, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near the town of East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment resulted in a chemical leak that officials attempted to […]
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As PFAS contamination impacts our communities, federal standards must be implemented
February 8th, 2023Communities across the country are increasingly being impacted by PFAS, an acronym that stands for Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are a class of more than 4,700 toxic chemicals found […]
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Some Timely Resources on the Inflation Reduction Act
February 1st, 2023A recent poll shows support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) remains strong, as the investments from the historic law begin to flow to states and communities. That makes sense […]
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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 […]