Bridge Listens Issues Watch continues with virtual discussion on the environment
Bridge Michigan is hosting a virtual discussion on May 27 focusing on environmental issues impacting the state, based on reader feedback. The discussion will cover topics such as the Great Lakes, Michigan's energy transition, and debates surrounding data centers. It aims to dissect gubernatorial candidates' solutions to these challenges.
Bridge Michigan is set to host its next monthly virtual conversation on May 27, continuing its "Bridge Listens" series. This installment will delve into various environmental issues affecting the state's lakes, rivers, outdoor spaces, and infrastructure, which readers identified as a top concern in a recent survey. The year-long listening effort has gathered over 2,200 responses guiding the publication's reporting and candidate questioning.
The hourlong discussion, moderated by outdoors life reporter Laura Herberg and featuring reporters Kelly House and Simon D. Schuster, will address threats to the Great Lakes, Michigan's energy transition, and debates surrounding data centers. Additionally, it will cover challenges like invasive mussels, algae blooms, and the impact of intensifying weather events. The forum is the third in the series, following discussions on education and health care.