Archive: Line 5 Pipeline
Line 5 tunnel project permits on ‘fast track’ by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The federal review of the Line 5 tunnel project is being fast-tracked, raising red flags for Tribal Nations and environmental groups worried about shortcuts in the process. This move threatens the health of the Great Lakes and undermines community voices, MiCAN continues to advocate for...
Read MoreNative American tribes and environmental groups ask Michigan Supreme Court to hear Line 5 challenge
Following a Michigan Court of Appeals decision upholding a key permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, four Tribal Nations and three environmental groups, they argue the decision violates the state constitution, environmental laws, and the public trust doctrine by failing to consider oil spill...
Read MoreAs Line 5 tunnel set to be fast-tracked, Great Lakes tribes withdraw from cooperating on environmental review
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moves to fast-track federal approval of Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel, six Great Lakes Tribes have withdrawn from the environmental review process, citing a lack of good faith and meaningful tribal consultation. MiCAN stands with Tribal Nations and environmental...
Read MoreEnvironmental groups sound new alarm as fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity
As fossil fuel companies face mounting lawsuits over decades of climate deception, nearly 200 environmental and legal advocacy groups, including MiCAN, are warning Congress against granting the industry immunity. The letter, signed by major climate advocates, urges Democratic leaders to reject any attempts to shield...
Read MoreNew Video Exposes Enbridge Tunnel as False Solution
A recent video reveals the Line 5 tunnel as a deceptive solution to the Great Lakes threat, highlighting its numerous environmental risks and lack of long-term liability for Michigan taxpayers.
Read MoreThe Line 5 Tunnel: A Dangerous Gamble with the Great Lakes and Climate
The proposed Enbridge Great Lakes Tunnel is an expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure into our waters. The idea of removing the pipelines from the water makes sense until you learn the facts.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Green Groups Urge Army Corps Climate Action on Line 5 Tunnel
“The Army Corps has got to get this right”
Read MoreLine 5 Pipeline Updates
Efforts to shut down Enbridge’s dangerous Line 5 pipeline and stop the development of a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac are on-going. Jurisdiction over the case filed in federal court by Enbridge has finally been returned to Michigan. This allows Attorney General Nessel to...
Read MoreA Big Win For Michigan Climate with MPSC Ruling
In a historic decision, the Michigan Public Service Commissioners (MPSC) ruled to include the impacts of climate change in their review of Enbridge's proposed oil tunnel!
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