Environmental Justice

Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) are disproportionately impacted by pollution that comes from a number of sources, including power production, transportation, heavy industry and more.

For too long, solutions for environmental challenges have not prioritized communities that are impacted the most by pollution.

Michigan LCV stands with communities on the frontlines and environmental justice advocates to break the trend of disinvestment that has led to low-income and communities of color bearing the brunt of environmental impacts.

All Michiganders, regardless of their zip code, income or color of their skin deserve access to safe, affordable water, clean air to breathe and a healthy community with green spaces and access to nature.

Michigan LCV supports and advocates for including Justice 40 principles in all policymaking to ensure historically disadvantaged communities feel the benefits and are emphasized as we find equitable solutions to reducing pollution, protecting our water and transitioning our state to clean, renewable energy.

How Can I Help?

Tell Governor Whitmer: Protect Our Water from Trump’s PFAS Rollbacks

Donald Trump has pledged to severely limit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to hold true to its namesake: protecting our environment. Send a message to Governor Whitmer urging her to protect our water from Trump’s PFAS rollbacks.

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Tell your lawmaker: Michigan should only support sensible data center legislation

Senate Bill 237 and House Bill 4906 would give big state tax breaks to “enterprise” data centers through 2050. These bills raise serious concerns about our energy infrastructure, affordable water use, and the actual amount of jobs these facilities create.

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Tell the MPSC: Reject DTE’s Rate Increase

Our rates are already too high, and now DTE wants to raise them by another $456 million just four months after securing a $368 million rate increase. Send a message to MPSC: Reject DTE Energy’s rate increase.

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Protect Michigan's Natural Resources and Public Health

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MICHIGAN’S POOR SERVICE, HIGH RATES, AND UNRELIABLE SERVICE FROM DTE AND CONSUMERS ENERGY

DTE customers experience some of the worst power restoration times in the country with near-constant rate hikes. The status quo is not working for Michigan families. We must hold DTE and Consumers accountable for providing clean, affordable, and reliable energy.

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TOXIC PFAS IN OUR DRINKING WATER

PFAS, commonly called “forever chemicals” because they take thousands of years to break down, are a class of more than 4,700 different manufactured chemicals. PFAS is an acronym that stands for Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances. They are linked to various health problems and PFAS contamination is a rising issue in Michigan and across the United States.

BUILDING MICHIGAN'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

Michigan is poised to be a leader in clean energy jobs of the future, while also reducing energy costs and improving reliability of our electric grid.

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All Michiganders deserve a just, liveable future, and we understand what’s at stake. We need to make sure our elected officials share our values. Achieving that is going to take education, advocacy, and political action.

And all three of those strategies rely on you — your commitment and your willingness to fight for justice and the people and places you love.

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There are big threats facing our communities and our state, but members like you are already making a difference.

You can help put Michigan back on track toward being a leader in the nation on clean water and strong environmental protections by helping us tackle the pressing issues facing our state and our communities.

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Because people like you are stepping up and taking action, Michigan LCV has been able to win when it counts. With your help, we are prepared to win the next one.

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