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‘The Earth itself was screaming out:’ Bay Mills Indian Community fights pipeline permitting while enveloped in wildfire smoke
August 10, 2026 • Line 5 Pipeline
A Canadian oil and gas company wants to continue operating its Michigan pipeline for 99 more years. Tribes and climate groups are pushing back.
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FOX2 Features Line 5 Press Conference Livestream
August 3, 2026 • Line 5 Pipeline
FOX 2 Detroit features livestream press conference after Michigan Supreme Court sends Line 5 case back to Michigan Public Service Commission. MiCAN's Executive Director, Dr. Denise Keele and Bay Mills Indian Community president Whitney Gravelle are featured.

Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review
August 3, 2026 • Line 5 Pipeline
Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s Friday ruling striking down state energy regulators’ decision to permit the Line 5 tunnel project, pipeline opponents convened to celebrate the decision and talk about the next steps.

Michigan Policy Expert Redefines Clean Energy as a National Security Solution
June 29, 2026 • Clean Energy
At the 2026 Michigan Climate Summit, policy expert Francesca Reznik argues that decentralized clean energy is a vital defense against national security threats. Story by Jihyun Ko.

MiCAN Hosts Seventh Annual Climate Summit
June 17, 2026 • Climate Summit, Public Engagement
The crowd erupted in cheers as Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) executive director Denise Keele took the stage. Surrounded by climate activists and leaders, Keele’s speech emphasized the importance of climate advocacy and environmental awareness. Written by Anna Birchok.