I attended an Environmental Town Hall this evening dressed in my patriotic outfit. I may not be carrying my "Dump The Trump in 2020" sign for some of the events I attend, but the Uncle Sam suit stirs up curiosity and brings smiles to the faces of many.
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-12th
District) pulled together a group of politicians and policymakers from
various environmental groups for a fascinating evening at the Wyandotte Boat
Club. She was joined by State Sen.
Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), and State Reps. Cara Clemente (D-Lincoln Park),
Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Alex Garza (D-Taylor) and Frank Liberati (D-Allen
Park) as well as others who represented climate action and environmental groups.
Panelists discussed the work they and their
organizations are doing to revitalize and keep Michigan’s environment clean. The
program dealt with efforts to keep Michigan’s air, water and land pollution-free. Everyone agreed that clean energy technology is good for our health and
can lead to the creation of good paying jobs. They acknowledged that it was more difficult to achieve their goals at present with an administration in Washington D.C. bent on reversing environmental legislation that has been key to maintaining a clean, healthy environment.
Too
often we find ourselves fighting about issues instead of working together to
achieve positive results. Concerned citizens, environmental groups and
government agencies have been working for 50 years to return environmental
health to Downriver communities with stunningly positive results.
Specific
issues addressed by this panel focused on areas that are Downriver. But all
over Michigan, politicians, concerned citizens and environmental groups are
bringing about positive change to our environment.
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