Governor says addressing environmental challenges can provide economic opportunity
Nov, 14 2007

LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today took a number of actions designed to both mitigate the impact of global climate change in Michigan and capitalize on the economic opportunity that addressing those changes will present for the state.

By executive order, Granholm created a Michigan Climate Action Council to develop a comprehensive climate action plan for the state.  The plan will provide recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Michigan and will build upon previous measures to reduce the state's reliance on energy sources from outside its borders.  By executive directive, the governor also directed her administration to do all it can to reduce its own energy consumption.  In addition, Granholm announced that she will join governors from other Midwestern states tomorrow to adopt a regional platform for energy security and climate stewardship.

"Citizens across the country are grappling with the impact of global warming, the nation's reliance on foreign oil, the rising costs of fuel, and the impact those things have on both our environment and our economy," said Granholm.  "Working to reduce global warming can both put people to work and protect our environment."