October 20, 2023

Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: Environmental, Infrastructure, and Climate Change Preparedness Challenges and Opportunities

Infrastructure, environment, and climate are interconnected and interdependent systems. Michigan has multiple challenges involved with rebuilding and maintaining infrastructure and remediating and protecting the environment. Several of these challenges are amplified by climate change. Michigan is 47th in road condition and 45th in electric service reliability.

Citizens Research Council of Michigan · Infrastructure, environment and climate change

Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: Environmental, Infrastructure, and Climate Change Preparedness Challenges and Opportunities

Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: Environmental, Infrastructure, and Climate Change Preparedness Challenges and Opportunities

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