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Climate awareness group: Hold Micron to its environmental promises (Guest Opinion)
- A Central New York climate group calls on Micron to deliver 100% renewable energy and reduce natural gas use at its Onondaga County site.
- CCAA urges monitoring by OCIDA, Onondaga County, and federal legislators to ensure compliance with climate goals.
- The group acknowledges Micron’s potential to bring jobs but warns against past environmental mistakes in Onondaga Lake.
- The commentary frames renewables and grid upgrades as essential to Micron’s regional project and climate goals.
- The authors advocate prioritizing electrification and energy efficiency over nuclear options for Micron’s energy needs.
- CCAA stresses action to meet the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and broader environmental laws.
- The piece notes Micron’s promise of creating thousands of jobs and significant regional transformation.
- The authors argue for a robust renewables grid and storage as prerequisites for Micron’s footprint.
- CCAA frames environmental stewardship as essential to a healthy future and public policy.
- The commentary underscores climate urgency and the scientific consensus on GhGe increases.
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