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04/22/2026

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03/26/2026

What happens in Michigan’s northwoods does not stay in the northwoods. Our northern forests help protect water, improve air quality, store carbon, and sustain ecosystems that matter far beyond the places themselves. But the health of these large forested areas is under threat by the USDA’s plans to roll back the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This article about ‘s Great Northwoods Initiative is an important reminder that protecting forests, waters, and public lands in northern Michigan is connected to the health of communities across our whole state. Worth a read: https://planetdetroit.org/2026/02/is-detroits-future-tied-to-michigans-northwoods/

03/24/2026

Check out Lauren’s new op-ed in the Northern Express: “Seize the Moment for Clean Energy.” (Link in bio)

03/18/2026

AI runs on massive data centers, and they’re expanding quickly and proposed across Michigan. These facilities use enormous amounts of energy and water, often with limited transparency and real impacts on local communities. We need accountability in how these projects are approved and who bears the cost. If this matters to you, consider signing MiCAN’s letter calling for a moratorium on new data centers until stronger protections are in place:

01/07/2026

Yes to the north and south passenger rail in Michigan! If you agree, take this survey and let your voice be heard!

Help Shape the Future of Michigan Rail Travel!
The North+South Passenger Rail Project is studying a new intercity train connecting Southeast Michigan, mid-Michigan, and the northwest Lower Peninsula. As planning moves forward, we want to hear from you! Take the community survey today to help shape a safe, sustainable, and enjoyable travel option for Michigan. Learn more at www.northsouthrail.org.
Michigan Department of Transportation Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers Networks Northwest Traverse Connect Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce

12/09/2025

11/12/2025

Farms and renewable energy can grow side by side, sustaining Michigan’s land, farmers, and rural communities.

Our founding attorney, Lauren Teichner, shares how in this week’s Northern Express op-ed, “Farms & Renewables.” 🌽☀️ Check out the article here: https://www.northernexpress.com/news/opinion/farms-renewables/

At Teichner Law, we’re proud to support Michigan’s clean energy transition. We help landowners, farmers, and communities create smart, sustainable agreements for renewable projects that protect their land.

10/22/2025

⚡️🌞 Touring Michigan’s first virtual power plant in Ann Arbor last week - - with offered a glimpse of what the clean energy future really looks like: one that’s more local, resilient and affordable.

A virtual power plant (VPP) links numerous distributed resources — like home solar panels, batteries, EVs, and smart appliances — to operate together as a flexible, reliable energy network. Instead of relying on one big power plant, we can share power across communities, strengthening the grid and cutting costs for everyone.

If you look closely you can see solar panels on each rooftop!

That future is already taking shape. As reported by the Associated Press in early October, for the first half of 2025 worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal. See the article here: https://apnews.com/article/climate-renewable-wind-solar-coal-electricity-demand-abf7b587b038bf7580de1baee6576bbc?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

At Teichner Law, we’re proud to support the legal and regulatory foundations for a clean, resilient, and equitable energy system in Michigan.

09/09/2025

Feeling fired up to fight for people and planet while participating in the inspiring Climate Summit in Lansing today! (along with the amazing advocates from , , and so many other powerful Michigan environmental orgs).

07/29/2025

🌍⚖️ On July 23, the International Court of Justice issued its first-ever advisory opinion on climate change, and it’s a game-changer. The court made it crystal clear: countries have binding legal obligations under international law to prevent climate harm and protect human rights from the impacts of the climate crisis.

This means:
🔹 Governments can’t keep dragging their feet.
🔹 Emissions reduction isn’t optional, it’s legally required.
🔹 Climate inaction is a violation of fundamental rights.

The opinion draws a bold, bright line between climate harm and human rights, echoing what frontline communities have said for years: climate justice is human rights.

This isn’t just symbolic. It’s a powerful tool for activists, lawyers, and impacted people around the world demanding accountability from leaders.

Let’s keep pushing for climate action in the courts, in our communities, and in the streets. 💪🌱

🔗 Here is an article from Legal Planet explaining the opinion: https://legal-planet.org/2025/07/24/a-historic-day-the-world-courts-big-climate-opinion

📄 And the full ICJ opinion in PDF:https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/187/187-20250723-adv-01-00-en.pdf