Aggressive energy plan moves up Holland carbon goals
Holland aims to accelerate its energy targets under a new Strategic Development Team plan. The proposal shifts timelines for cutting emissions, leans toward renewables, mandates disclosures for property leases, boosts education, and creates a community carbon offset program. If adopted, per capita emissions could fall to 12.25 MT by 2030, versus earlier projections.
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Parents rally to defend K-6 mask rules in Ottawa County
A group of Ottawa County parents, part of the Smart Science Alliance of Ottawa County, joins Michigan Parents for Safe Schools to urge county officials to keep the K-6 mask mandate amid protests. Kathleen Lucas says concern for children and community inspired joining SSAOC and critique of opposing rhetoric.
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Michigan tops 1 million COVID-19 cases amid waning vaccines
Michigan health officials report over 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, with 6,079 new cases in two days and 20,781 deaths. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun urges vaccination as 58 percent of residents 12 and older are fully vaccinated. Detroit Mayor Duggan warns of a possible fall wave and staff shortages as Detroit vaccination lags.
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