Tuesday is general election day, please remember to vote as participation is a fundament of our democracy.
Equally important is to cast a well-informed vote as the outcomes of these elections impact generations to come.
Environment is a key part to many candidate platforms, and the following non-partisan guides may help you to better discern what their current positions are.
League of Women Voters:
Part I
http://www.lwvmi.org/
Part II
http://www.lwvmi.org/
League of Conservation Voters:
Brief guide:
http://michiganlcv.org/sites/
Detailed guide:
http://michiganlcv.org/sites/
Please also note that the gubernatorial candidates have differing stances on new coal plants, fossil fuel (especially natural gas) exploration, and nuclear energy in Michigan. As many of us have learned through our studies or from experience, these factors do have a legacy of negative environmental, social, and economic consequences which merit careful consideration.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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