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Kalamazoo's Climate Leader Secures $19M Grant, Faces Legal Battle

5/28/2025

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In January 2024, Jenny Doezema took the helm as executive director of the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition, spearheading a mission to retrofit 300 homes for energy efficiency and improve community centers with a substantial $19 million EPA grant. Meanwhile, Kalamazoo County is gearing up for legal action against the Trump administration, fighting to restore funding vital for climate justice initiatives.

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In January 2024, Jenny Doezema took the helm as executive director of the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition, spearheading a mission to retrofit 300 homes for energy efficiency and improve community centers with a substantial $19 million EPA grant. Meanwhile, Kalamazoo County is gearing up for legal action against the Trump administration, fighting to restore funding vital for climate justice initiatives.