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Line 5 opponents challenge state environmental department permits, calling them ‘legally deficient’

As state officials scrutinize permits that would allow a Canadian energy company to build a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, four Tribal Nations and a host of environmental groups have filed a challenge in hopes of overturning the state’s decision.

Line 5 returns to service after 1.3 million-gallon spill in Wisconsin, but scrutiny of Great Lakes pipeline plan intensifies

Members of the Bad River Band of Chippewa Indians — whose reservation the pipeline cuts across — warn that it's just a matter of time before it happens again, there or somewhere else, with even more catastrophic consequences.

Bad River Band declares disaster over Line 5 spill, calls for pipeline shutdown

MiCAN was part of a press briefing Wednesday morning where tribal leaders and environmental advocates outlined the latest developments on Line 5 in Michigan and in Wisconsin, where they say Enbridge has ignored requests from state regulators to stop work amid the largest recorded natural...

Michigan tribes lead Mackinac Bridge Walk in united stand against Line 5 pipeline

Thousands walked in ribbon skirts and other regalia to honor the call to action, in partnership with the Anishinaabek Caucus and Michigan Climate Action Network.

Enbridge says Line 5 tunnel facing “significant delay” after court ruling

A semi-truck rolled onto an excavation site Tuesday on a Line 5 valve project, hit a pipe and caused a massive spill. Samantha Cooper with the Michigan Climate Action Network spoke at the meeting. She said the Wisconsin incident "should raise alarm bells for what...

Lessons Learned from the Data Center Fightback Webinar

This webinar features advocates in Michigan's Upper Peninsula working to protect its environment. Data centers threaten energy, water, and the climate.

Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review

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.

FOX2 Features Line 5 Press Conference Livestream

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.

‘The Earth itself was screaming out:’ Bay Mills Indian Community fights pipeline permitting while enveloped in wildfire smoke

A Canadian oil and gas company wants to continue operating its Michigan pipeline for 99 more years. Tribes and climate groups are pushing back.

Line 5 Press Briefing Livestream

Advocates and litigants gather to react to the July 21 Michigan Supreme Court Line 5 Ruling.