Weaning the U.P. of its dependence on Enbridge Line 5 will likely require investments in rail or truck-based propane transport. But one month after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered Enbridge to shutter Line 5 by May, a Plan B for propane has yet to emerge.
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Opinion | The clock is ticking on Line 5, and rightfully so
As a lifelong Michigander, I take great offense from Enbridge’s lack of transparency and disregard for the long-term well-being of the Great Lakes.
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Opinion | Whitmer’s poor decision on Line 5 jeopardizes Michigan’s future
Governor Whitmer has made her choice on Line 5 for now, but it’s not too late for cooler heads to prevail and for her to reverse this decision.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Enbridge sues Michigan over Line 5 shutdown order
The energy company announced Tuesday it has filed a complaint in federal court seeking to block Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from moving forward with plans to shut down Line 5 by May.
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Experts: Whitmer has upper hand in Line 5 case, but May shutdown is uncertain
Legal experts say the state has broad discretion to take action to protect the Great Lakes from environmental harm. Enbridge’s willingness to fight Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s shutdown order may depend on its ability to keep the oil flowing during litigation.
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Q&A: What Michigan’s move to shut down Enbridge Line 5 means
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered the Line 5 pipeline shut down by May, but those involved in Michigan’s pipeline debate said they’re expecting a lengthy legal battle before the pipeline’s fate is settled. Here’s what we know now.
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Whitmer orders Enbridge Line 5 shutdown, citing easement violations
Citing violations of a 1953 easement that gives Enbridge permission to operate its petroleum pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday announced that Enbridge must shut the pipeline down by May.
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Opinion | Line 5: an unnecessary and imprudent investment
Long-term market trends and recent events strongly suggest the need for fossil fuel-related infrastructure is decreasing significantly.
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Michigan lawmakers want to make Enbridge Line 5 anchor strikes a felony
Following a series of recent strikes to the Line 5 pipeline, the legislation would ban large boats from dropping anchor in the Straits of Mackinac and force operators to pay for any resulting damage.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
After possible Ice Age discovery, group urges halt to Line 5 tunnel
A group composed mostly of Native American women say they’ve discovered evidence of an Ice Age cultural site in the Straits of Mackinac, and they want state officials to investigate before making decisions about Enbridge’s plan to drill a tunnel under the Straits.