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American Voters send a Clear Message to Obama Administration and 111th Congress: Clean Energy Solutions are Key to Our Future 11/05/2008

With the backdrop of record-breaking energy prices and the looming threat of global warming, environmental issues received unprecedented attention in one of the hardest fought elections in U.S. history.

New Report: Temperatures Up in Detroit, Michigan 10/17/2008

As the presidential candidates return to the campaign trail following the final presidential debate where they discussed the most important issues facing our country, Environment Michigan released a new report documenting that the average temperature in Detroit in 2007 was 1.5 degrees F above the historical average.

New Report: Temperatures Up in Lansing, Michigan 10/17/2008

While Governor Granholm's Climate Action Council met to discuss global warming in Michigan, Environment Michigan released a new report documenting that the average temperature in Lansing in 2007 was 2.1 degrees F above the historical average.

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Renewing America: A Blueprint For Economic Recovery 11/11/2008

To revive the American dream, we need to rebuild our economy on a sound foundation – one that puts people back to work, contributes to long-term prosperity, rebuilds our communities, and protects our environment. There is one path to a renewed economy that achieves all of those goals—one that is increasingly recognized by opinion leaders, politicians, investors and workers as our best chance to work our way out of our current economic troubles, while building a stronger, more self-reliant and environmentally responsible America. It is the path to a clean energy future.

John McCain: Nuclear plans 10/14/2008

Sen. John McCain has repeatedly called for building 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030, with the ultimate goal of 100 new plants. The plan would be extremely costly to taxpayers, presents significant risk for the economy and the public, and does little to solve America's energy problems.

Using Water Wisely: Southwest Data Shows the Promise of Efficiency 8/06/2008

Water is a precious commodity in the Southwest, yet the rate of water consumption outstrips natural supply. Rapid population growth, excessive water consumption, water pollution, and years of drought have depleted the Southwestâ€™s natural water reserves and put the region at greater risk of a water crisis. Without a dramatic change from business as usual, the Southwestâ€™s water scarcity problem will only get worse.

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Global Warming Increase in Michigan 10/17/2008

A new report shows global warming has increased here in Michigan.

Group Says Detroit's Heat is a Problem 10/16/2008

Environment Michigan says Detroit is a hot place to be... and that’s not necessarily a good thing.

Report: Detroit’s average temperature up from 2000 to 2007 10/16/2008

A national report comparing temperatures across American cities said Detroit’s average rose 1.2 degrees between 2000 and 2007, compared to the average over the previous 30 years.