(MI) The Michigan News – Leading Michigan environmental groups today applauded the long-awaited finalization of state rules designed to reduce mercury pollution from power plants as much as 90 percent starting in 2015.
“We are pleased that Gov. Granholm is following through on her campaign promise to help curb this dangerous metal from further contaminating our Great Lakes, poisoning Michigan’s fish and threatening our children,” said James Clift of the Michigan Environmental Council. “These reductions are affordable, achievable, and of paramount importance to creating a healthier Michigan.” More