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National Wildlife Federation
Coverage of National Wildlife Federation in the Nexus archive.
Michigan Supreme Courtorganization1Michigan Public Service Commissionorganization1Enbridge energy companyorganization1Line 5 tunnel projecttopic1Straits of Mackinacplace1Bay Mills Indian Communityorganization1Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indiansorganization1Elizabeth Welchperson1Brian K. Zahraperson1
- 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.