Talking low carbon fuel standards in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - An environmental attorney heads to Kalamazoo Thursday to talk about federal energy legislation.

The main focus of the discussion is the Low Carbon Fuel Standard proposal.

The House originally included it in cap-and-trade legislation and senators added it to a climate change bill.

Critics argue it keeps Canadian and other sources of secure, North American energy from reaching consumers.

Lawyer Tom Mullikin says that could have a huge economic impact on Michigan because more than half of the state's oil comes from Canada. He's also concerned about security risks.

If you'd like to join the discussion it starts at 11:30 at the Radisson in downtown Kalamazoo.