Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe opposes 8 proposed coal-fired power plants
September 03, 08 by TheFleetIf you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
By PATRICIA ECKER | Source: The Morning Sun
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 the eight proposed coal fired plants will have on Michigan.
On Wednesday, the Tribe will host a conference to provide information to the community on climate change, energy and the potential impact of the proposed coal plants on the community.
… The conference will take place at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Black River Room.
… The resolution, dated Aug. 6, outlines the “grave concerns” about health risks caused by emissions of carbon dioxide, contamination of the lakes, streams, and ground water from mercury, and the environmental impact on the Great Lakes ecosystem.
… Sowmick said the Tribe is not against development, but they would urge Governor Jennifer Granholm and her administration rescind or deny air and water permits for all coal fired power plants.
“In the short term, there is job creation, but in the long term there will be harm to aquifers and wild life,” Joe Sowmick spokesperson for the Tribe said.
More about the tribe’s previous efforts, current concerns at The Morning Sun >>
