Michigan Scientists Call for Strong Federal Action on Climate Change
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Michigan Scientists Call for Strong Federal Action on Climate Change
More than 175 scientists from universities across Michigan delivered a letter to the Michigan Congressional Delegation urging strong federal policy action on climate change. The effort to bring the scientists together around this critical area of consensus was led by ELPC Science Advisory Council member Knute Nadelhoffer, who is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan and Director of the University of Michigan Biological Station at Pellston. The letter began:
“As scientists living and working in colleges and universities in the state of Michigan, we urge the Michigan Congressional delegation to support strong federal policies for rapid and deep reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. We are convinced that immediate action is necessary to avoid the worst consequences of global warming on Michigan’s economy and environment, including the Great Lakes.”
The scientists noted that getting scientists to agree on any one thing is often a challenge, but “when it comes to climate change and the need for action now, we all agree: Congress must pass measures to protect Michigan and the Great Lakes from climate change.”
Read the letter and list of scientists.
Tags: Michigan, Repowering the Midwest, Solving Global Warming
