Health & Justice
Heavy industry in Michigan has long taken its toll on our environment and residents alike. It’s disproportionately affected low-income, Black and Brown communities who are facing compound pollution every day. The result: Families in these communities are regularly exposed to toxins and chemicals that travel through air, water and homes. They experience higher rates of health complications like asthma and lead poisoning as a result. As we work to protect our most vulnerable Michiganders, we must hold industry accountable for stewarding our state and taking responsibility for pollution.
Our vision for change
Protect Michiganders by enacting policies that hold industry accountable for pollution; protect children from lead exposure; and keep toxins out of food, water, homes and communities.
Pass a comprehensive pollution prevention bill package
Add a cumulative impact assessment
Increase funding
Increase funding
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We must ensure our leaders take cumulative impacts into account in air quality permitting to better protect communities facing multi-source pollution.
We must require companies to undertake full and robust cleanup of chemical spills.
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