Economic opportunity, energy affordability, and energy security are crucial factors that should influence Michigan’s energy policy decisions regarding renewables.
The challenges posed by climate science and climate change remain significant topics for debate. While scientists overwhelmingly agree that increased carbon dioxide levels, due to fossil fuel combustion, are altering the Earth’s climate, those in the oil, gas, and coal industries continue to challenge this view.
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