Monday, December 11, 2006

Michigan Center Criticizes Gov. Granholm Over Mercury Emission's Plans for the State

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy

She must be thinking only of Michigan'ers in her comments. Like many reports from think tanks etc. the conclusions are just not supported by the facts.

"Only about 2 percent of the 4 tons of mercury deposited annually in Michigan is the result of emissions from in-state utilities," said Diane S. Katz, the Mackinac Center’s director of science, environment and technology policy."

If Minnesota felt the same way then Michigan mercury deposits would rise, but Minnesota has a broader concept of what mercury emissions mean. It is not just for the folks within your particular state, it is for the good of everyone downwind and around the world.

Read the full article here.

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