Chapter Update

Michigan is currently facing a series of challenges in transitioning to renewable energy, including local permitting hurdles, project delays, grid capacity issues and changes in and elimination of federal financial incentives. These challenges are...

Since the 2024 election, environmentalists have largely accepted that they are fighting a defensive political battle and are working to limit their losses. With Republicans holding both houses of Congress, the presidency and gaining control of the...

Historically, scientists and climate activists have been cautious about tying specific weather events to global warming. In “Angry Weather: Heat waves, floods, storms, and the new science of climate change” Dr. Friederike Otto, a pioneer in...

In my first month learning the Forest Ecologist ropes from Marvin Roberson (big shoes to fill, as was apparent from a quick conversation with anyone who worked with him), our main goal was connecting with the many folks with a stake and interest in...

Where does the term Seventh Generation come from? It is used in many settings to convey an environmental ethic, however it is also used to promote commercial products. Seventh Generation is a line of household products which the manufacturer claims...

By Cheryl Ruble, volunteer with the Michigan Chapter and Sierra Club Grassroots Network Food and Agriculture Team Sadly, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, H.R.7567 (farm bill), passed the U.S. House on April 30 by a...

The Michigan Democratic Party will convene today (Sunday, April 19) in Detroit to nominate candidates for statewide offices for the Michigan general election in November. Candidates for Secretary of State, university boards and Michigan Supreme...

Small Modular Reactors SummitMay 15 to 18Education Day, May 16Grand Rapids AreaFor details contact Michael Keegan at mkeeganj@comcast.net What are SMRs?  Small modular reactors (SMRs) are nuclear fission reactors that are smaller than...

The Palisades Nuclear Plant was supposed to restart in October 2025, nearly six months ago, but that start time continues to be delayed by a slew of issues. Holtec, the owner of the plant, has no prior experience operating a nuclear plant and...

By Terri Wilkerson, Crossroads Group Knowing that we are creatures of habit, the Crossroads Group has been experimenting with ways to encourage finding and making new plant-based dishes an adventure. We’ve hosted plant-based Meatless Monday...