Clean energy is widely framed as a public health win. So why does it often trigger opposition, and how should those conflicts be resolved? Using Michigan as a grounding case, the panel explores what happens when health evidence, local governance, equity concerns and climate goals collide - and what we can do about it to meet urgent climate goals. This timely conversation will be moderated by Eliza Barclay, climate opinion editor at The New York Times, whose work explores how science, climate policy and public trust collide. She will lead a lively discussion with University of Michigan faculty experts in energy systems, public health, equity and governance on how the U.S. can expand clean energy while building trust and protecting community health.

Panelists:
Carina Gronlund, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Research Associate Professor
Institute for Social Research, Survey Research Center

Sarah Mills, Ph.D.
Director, Center for EmPowering Communities
Clinical Associate Professor of Practice of Urban Planning
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

Parth Vaishnav, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, School for Environment and Sustainability

Presented by the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation's Sandy-Hassmiller Climate & Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Graham Sustainability Institute.