http://www.record-eagle.com/opinion/local_story_148094719.html?keyword=secondarystoryPublished: May 27, 2008 09:47 am
Forum: Sportsmen urge passage of climate act
BY BRENDA ARCHAMBO
Sportsmen and women in Michigan and across the country speak up for conservation, alternative energy and green jobs. Together, we can pave the way for our children's future.
A survey of licensed hunters and anglers conducted by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Michigan United Conservation Clubs revealed that the majority of Michigan hunters and anglers are upset with energy policy and want the government to invest in alternative energy sources that create green jobs, protect wildlife and that combat climate change.
As a result of national and statewide sportsmen surveys, the Climate Change Campaign is in full swing. The campaign is very grassroots based in which the NWF are building a coalition Michigan hunter, angler and conservation organizations to show support on the issue of addressing climate change, with one unified voice, and to stand up and protect fish and wildlife habitats against climate change.
There are over 700 clubs across the nation that have signed on to the campaign representing several hundred thousand sportsmen and women.
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