Dec. 13, 2007: Climate Change Impacts State's Economy

Governor Granholm continues her trend around Michigan, telling the Michigan climate Action Council that renewable energy will benefit the economy.

Niles Daily Star
Climate Change Impacts State's Economy
Dec. 13, 2007
http://www.nilesstar.com/articles/2007/12/13/new... ndnews3.txt

LANSING - Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm Wednesday told the Michigan Climate Action Council that their recommendations on how Michigan can address climate change will have a dramatic and positive effect on Michigan's efforts to grow the economy and create jobs, which is a key component of her economic plan.

The governor made her remarks at the opening meeting of the council, which she established by executive order in November.

"For us in Michigan, addressing climate change is about more than just protecting our environment or reducing global warming; it's all about creating jobs and transforming our economy," Granholm told the 35-member council. "Whether we are focused on energy conservation or alternative energy, it's all going to require research and development (R&D) and technology. Those activities are job producers that can mean thousands of jobs right here in Michigan."