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MEC's five-year fight for clean air ends with major win for Michigan families
This week brought a long-fought, hard-won victory for MEC-and anyone who breathes Michigan's air.
Read moreA look at MEC's policy priorities for 2016
A new year brings new opportunities, and at the Michigan Environmental Council, we're ready to seize them.
Read moreQ&A: Michigan Ice Fest evolves from 'a handful of climbers meeting in a bar' to a world-class celebration
After a hesitant beginning, it seems winter is here in earnest. Colder weather might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's great news for the organizers of Michigan Ice Fest.
Read moreMEC submits comments on state's 30-year water strategy
Late last week, MEC and several of our partners and members submitted formal comments on the draft document, "Sustaining Michigan's Water Heritage: A Strategy for the Next Generation," created by the Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Read moreCurbside collaboration: Help us put recycling within reach for Detroit families
For years, Detroit was the largest city in the country without a curbside recycling program. That dubious distinction ended last year when a curbside pilot program for single-family homes expanded citywide.
Read moreMEC supports bill for local control of oil and gas
Imagine a football field. Now imagine that your house is in one end zone, and just past the other end zone is a fence. Behind this fence is a drilling rig operated by a company trying to find oil and gas. At this distance, the rig is allowed to operate at 70 decibels, even overnight, which is the equivalent noise level of a vacuum cleaner. Unless you are in Oakland, Macomb, or Wayne County, lights from the drilling rig can shine through your windows all night, every night.
Read moreMEC boosts capacity at Capitol
MEC is proud to announce that we've hired Sean Hammond to strengthen our team of policy experts at the state Capitol.
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