Posted on April 13
by
Whit Jones, Campaign Director, Energy Action Coalition
“Being bold is not about baby steps. It requires imagination, unconventional thought and courage.”
- Michigan State University Energy Transition Plan, Page 1
Hours ago, Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees voted to approve an “Energy Transition Plan,” touting it as a major step forward for powering MSU with clean energy. However what the university is less vocal about is that Michigan State is home to the largest campus coal plant in the country, and this plan does not set a timeline to shut it down.
Declaring your goal is 100% renewable energy while continuing to burn coal indefinitely is not being bold. It’s greenwashing, and we expect better from our colleges and universities.
Right now, students are rallying on campus to demand MSU stop greenwashing and make a real commitment to shut down their coal plant. Click here to stand with them in support.
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