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TRIBE OPPOSES COAL FIRED PLANTS � WANTS CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

The Tribal Council of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe made it clear, by resolution, that they are opposed to and deeply concerned about the impact that eight proposed coal fired plants will have on Tribal lands and people, as well as the general long-term welfare for the residents and environment in the surrounding state of Michigan.

While holding a Sept. 3 2008 meeting at the Soaring Eagle Resort's Black River room from 5:30 - 9 pm, many expert speakers present compelling reasons to oppose the building of coal fired plants (eight are now proposed) and the economic opportunity for Michigan to become a green industries manufacturer.

Risks of Climate Change, Errors of Denial

Climate educator Peter Sinclair provides vivid explanation and commentary on the risks of climate change, the errors of climate denial, and exciting examples for renewable energy being deployed today in a series of videos available through YouTube.

Environmental Protection Agency presentation on the coal sequestration

- Sept 4, 2008

Here is the Environmental Protection Agency presentation on the coal sequestration that was presented at September 4 meeting about Climate Change. These plants pump emissions deep underground as a way to eliminate air polluting smoke stacks.

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A PowerPoint presentation citing why allowing more coal fired plants to be built in Michigan is intrinsically the wrong choice at the wrong time in history (prepared by and with thanks to Lee Sprague, Sierra Club and member of the Little River Band of Odawa).

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