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Line 5 tunnel project

Coverage of Line 5 tunnel project in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 20:42 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 08:45 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Michigan Supreme Courtorganization2Michigan Public Service Commissionorganization2Enbridge energy companyorganization2Bay Mills Indian Communityorganization2Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indiansorganization2Straits of Mackinacplace1National Wildlife Federationorganization1Elizabeth Welchperson1Brian K. Zahraperson1Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indiansorganization1Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomiorganization1Enbridgeorganization1Great Lakes Business Networkorganization1Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewaorganization1drilling fluid spilltopic1Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energyorganization1Ryan Duffyperson1U.S. Army Corps of Engineersorganization1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSAug 3 · 08:45 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    Michigan Supreme Court tosses state regulator’s approval of Line 5 tunnel project

    The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the state regulator must reassess Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel project due to insufficient analysis of environmental harms. The court found the Michigan Public Service Commission failed to properly evaluate potential impacts and alternatives, with the decision supported by six justices and one dissent. The pipeline, running through the Straits of Mackinac, faces challenges from tribal communities and environmental groups.

  • POLITICSJul 31 · 23:07 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Michigan Supreme Court tosses state regulator’s approval of Line 5 tunnel project

    The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the Michigan Public Service Commission must reassess its approval of Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel project due to inadequate evaluation of environmental harms. The court found the commission failed to properly analyze potential impacts and compare alternatives, including greenhouse emissions and oil spill risks.

  • BUSINESSJul 1 · 20:42 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Businesses gather signatures opposing Line 5 tunnel following Bad River drilling fluid spill

    A coalition of over 200 Great Lakes business owners opposes Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project following a 1,900-gallon drilling fluid spill in Wisconsin. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental advocates argue the spill violates permits and threatens tribal lands, while Enbridge claims the cleanup is underway and compliance is ongoing.