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Modern Michigan High Speed Rail: St. Joseph / Benton Harbor

U.S. Congressman Fred Upton and other elected officials, transportation experts and citizens participate in public forum

"Fracking" -- Natural gas drilling, water, & chemicals

New gas discovery in Northern Michigan brings many questions

"Walkable, Bikeable Lansing" pacesetters map out a better way to move

Former MEC President Lana Pollack sworn in to International Joint Commission

Michigan Energy Fair June 25 - 27 in Novi

Visit MEC at the fair as we present vision of clean energy future; check out Michigan's green energy innovations

U.S. Social Forum in Detroit showcases community action

Join Zero Waste Detroit coalition June 26 for rally and march to close incinerator

New "Michigan By Rail" website invites you to weigh in at public forums

What's your vision? Get involved this summer at a session near you

Michigan high speed rail: MEC kicks off statewide discussion on the future with Royal Oak forum

Elected officials, public to discuss how to revitalize passenger rail service and freight rail options during open meeting

Join MEC for Environmental Awards Celebration June 9 in Detroit

Faye Alexander Nelson to receive Milliken Distinguished Service Award; Margaret Weber is Petoskey Prize winner

President Obama selects Lana Pollack to International Joint Commission post

Former MEC president will oversee resource protection and resolve disputes over U.S./Canada boundary waters

Update: Court refuses injunction to slam door on Asian carp

Great Lakes, Michigan tributaries could be overrun

Stop the Asian carp from decimating the Great Lakes: Close the locks!

Lawsuit, online petition urge severing of last link between monster fish and world's greatest freshwater resource

Seen on the street in Copenhagen -- a Danish environmental ethic that walks the talk

MEC's Hugh McDiarmid is part of a delegation in Denmark, exchanging information to help Michigan forge green jobs and reduce greenhouse gas pollution

Detroit News: Regulations hurting local transit

Columnist highlights "Stranded at the Station," a report on how outdated federal regulations push local transit agencies into layoffs, service cuts and fare increases

Complete Streets coalition seeking community partners

Lansing-based alliance is working to ensure our transportation infrastructure accommodates pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and those with disabilities, in addition to automobiles

Learn about Michigan’s new water withdrawal assessment process

Workshops offered for planning and watershed management

Michigan public transportation under attack

Senate cuts Amtrak funding by over 50 percent

EPA ruling on carbon dioxide emissions is key first step

Chris Kolb, MEC president, is guest blogger at FreepOpinion

Michigan Environmental Council 11th Annual Environmental Awards Celebration

April 30, 2009 at Cobblestone Farm in Ann Arbor

Hoekstra errs on need for coal plants

Walkable cities are key to urban recovery

Reporters’ memo: Governor walks the walk on clean energy as coal industry throws a tantrum

MEC to Gov. Granholm on push to move Michigan toward cleaner, cheaper, job-creating energy options: ‘We’ve got your back’

MEC takes public transit dialogue, ideas on the road across the state

Work turns to nuts and bolts on Great Lakes Compact, water protections

Modern residential energy codes approved by courts; ratepayers, environment are winners

MEC, allies win legal battle against Home Builders

Pact puts Michigan on the path to clean energy jobs and economic growth

Energy efficiency, renewable power standards earn bipartisan OK