Economic opportunity, energy affordability, and energy security are crucial factors for Michigan energy policymakers. These elements should guide the state’s decisions regarding the adoption of renewable energy sources.

The Michigan Advance, a nonprofit news site, consistently covers politics and policy issues across the state. Climate science and climate change remain key topics of debate among experts and stakeholders alike.

There is a strong consensus among scientists that climate change is driven by elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, primarily due to the combustion of fossil fuels. Despite this, the viewpoint faces opposition from supporters of oil, gas, and coal industries.