Michigan activists join 'People's Climate March,' and other news from the Ecology Center

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September 2014 Michigan activists join hundreds of thousands calling for action on climate change Hundreds of Michigan activists joined with many thousands of others to advocate for global action to address climate change in the People's Climate March in New York City on Sept. 21. "We'll take to the streets to demand the world we know is within our reach: a world with an economy that works for people and the planet; a world safe from the ravages of climate change; a world with good jobs,... Read more >> Four major health systems commit to buying furniture without toxic flame retardants In a reflection of the momentum building to eliminate an unnecessary health threat, four major health systems announced earlier this month that they will stop purchasing furniture treated with toxic flame retardant chemicals. Combined, these four health systems, including Michigan's Beaumont Health System, represent 7,000 patient beds throughout Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, and Ohio. "The... Read more >> Drive Electric celebration draws hundreds About 250 potential electric-vehicle drivers checked out the dozens of plug-in cars, scooters and bicycles at the Drive Electric celebration at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor earlier this month. Yes, bicycles. Electricity assisted pedal bicycles are making inroads around the world. That's long-time Ecology Center supporter Linda Diane Feldt getting ready to take a spin on one in the photo at right... Read more >> 'Food Day' celebration aims to reduce antibiotics in animal agriculture In recent years, many hospitals and health-care systems have expanded their roles as stewards of antibiotics, and one way they're doing that is to use their purchasing power and authority to support sustainable food policies and farmers who don't misuse these medicines. As part of that initiative, many organizations including the Ecology Center are supporting a national initiative to encourage health-care facilities to serve at least one meat item raised without routine antibiotics on Food Day, Oct. 24. Read more >> Harold Stokes, longtime environmental activist, remembered Harold Stokes "could be counted on, even into his 80s, to come out to every event put on by the Ecology Center, to hold a sign, sing a song, march, speak, take action," according to Tracey Easthope, environmental health program director at the Ecology Center. "He marched the longest, held the sign the highest, moved the fastest (even though he was often the oldest person in the group by decades)... Read more >> Climate Partners Mixer Oct 2nd 2014, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ecology Center 339 E. Liberty Street, Suite 300 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 This event is mostly about socializing and networking, but we also have some activities planned: 6 minutes and 18 seconds of video report-outs about the People's Climate March in NYC on Sept 21... read more >> Calling all hospitals to celebrate Food Day with Us! Oct 24th 2014 Day of Action - Your location! This October 24, Health Care Without Harm, and many of their partners like Ecology Center, will unite hundreds of health care facilities across the country to celebrate Food Day by serving meat... read more >> Stay connected! Follow us on: The Ecology Center works for a safe and healthy environment where people live, work, and play. 339 E. Liberty, Suite 300. Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA Make a donation to support projects of the Ecology Center. Unsubscribe here. Copyright 2014 Ecology Center. All Rights Reserved.