GLOBAL WARMING:
Can Michigan Meet the Challenge?

Thursday, May 15 from 7-9pm
Concordia University’s Black Box Theater
Global warming and resulting climate chaos is the biggest environmental, economic and public health threat our planet has ever faced. Can Michigan rise to meet this challenge? Learn more about this event.

HOT OFF THE PRESS: Restrictions on dangerous lindane approved by 9-3 vote of House committee

Health professionals and environmentalists praised the House Great Lakes and Environment Committee for passing important legislation protecting children's health today. In a bipartisan vote, members of the Committee approved common sense restrictions on the use of lindane, a hazardous pesticide used in pharmaceuticals for the treatment of lice and scabies. Read the full article.

One Dime at a Time

Each time you reuse your grocery bag at Whole Foods Market in Ann Arbor during the months of April and May, you can request that your ten cent refund be donated to the Ecology Center.

Drug Company Drops SLAPP Suit Against Ecology Center

The Ecology Center announced today an end to the SLAPP suit filed against it by Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals.  After nearly two years of litigation where the company alleged at least $9.3 million in damages, the parties entered into a settlement in which Morton Grove drops its lawsuit and the Ecology Center makes no payment to the company, nor any admission of liability.

Governor Takes ‘Critical Step’ Toward Environmental Justice

For the people of southwest Detroit, and other similar communities around the state, Gov. Granholm’s recently signed Executive Directive No. 2007-23, Promoting Environmental Justice, could provide relief from pollution-related burdens no single community should be forced to bear.

Read more in February's EcoLink.

Ecology Center’s David Wright Addresses The Truth About DTE’s GreenCurrents on WEMU

If you live in southeast Michigan, you have received a brochure touting a renewable energy program from DTE with your latest energy bill. Here’s the truth about the GreenCurrents program and the state of renewable energy in Michigan. Listen to the interviews:

Jan. 16, 2008 - A comparison of renewable energy programs offered by utility companies. Guest: David Wright, the City of Ann Arbor Energy Commission

Jan. 23, 2008 - DTE's "Green Currents" renewable energy program. Guest: Trevor Lauer, DTE Energy

New State Law Adds Restrictions to Lead in Toys

The New Year brings a new warning to toy retailers and wholesalers in Michigan: Get the lead out. Effective immediately, a package of new state laws calls for fines of up to $50,000 against companies that sell toys containing high levels of lead. »»» Also see this article in our February EcoLink.

Consumers Respond with Overwhelming Demand for More Information About Chemicals in Toys

After overwhelming response to www.HealthyToys.org — a holiday shopping guide to toxic chemicals in toys released this month with more than 230,000 visitors — The Ecology Center and the Washington Toxics Coalition announced results of another 22 popular children’s toys and products tested for lead and other harmful chemicals. These were selected from over 4,500 nominated via the test my toy feature on the site, where visitors vote for toys not already tested.

Federal Fuel Economy Agreement Protects Jobs, Environment; Dingell, Pelosi Break Logjam, Craft Forward-looking Energy Pact

Leading Michigan environmental groups applauded U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell for crafting a landmark agreement to increase automotive fuel economy by 40 percent as part of a national energy bill. »»» Also see this story in our February EcoLink.

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