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Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for a tunnel carrying an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes
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Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Line 5 Pipeline Permit, Citing Environmental Concerns

Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Line 5 Pipeline Permit, Citing Environmental Concerns

The Michigan Supreme Court has vacated a key permit for the Line 5 petroleum pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac, sending the matter back to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for further review. The court found that the MPSC's permit review was overly narrow and failed to consider whether the tunnel project would harm public rights to the Great Lakes. The decision represents a victory for opponents of the tunnel, who argue that it would lock in decades of continued fossil fuel transport along a 73-year-old pipeline. The ruling further complicates the future of the proposed tunnel project, which has been in limbo since it was first proposed eight years ago. Enbridge, the company behind the project, expressed disappointment with the decision and is assessing its legal options.
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Michigan Supreme Court Halts Enbridge Pipeline Project Under Great Lakes

Michigan Supreme Court Halts Enbridge Pipeline Project Under Great Lakes

The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered a reconsideration of a permit for Enbridge's proposed oil pipeline tunnel under the Great Lakes. The court's decision challenges the Michigan Public Service Commission's 2023 permit approval, citing insufficient consideration of environmental impacts and alternatives. The pipeline, known as Line 5, has been a point of contention due to environmental concerns about potential oil spills in the Great Lakes. The ruling requires regulators to assess the project's impact on the environment and public trust rights more thoroughly.
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Wisconsin Democratic Candidates Debate Data Center Development and Its Impact on Energy Infrastructure

Wisconsin Democratic Candidates Debate Data Center Development and Its Impact on Energy Infrastructure

In a recent forum held in Milwaukee, Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin governor's race discussed the future of AI data center development in the state. The debate, which took place at Turner Hall, focused on the regulation of data centers, which have become a contentious issue due to their impact on energy infrastructure, natural resources, and tax revenue. The candidates, including former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, expressed differing views on how to manage these developments. Barnes emphasized the need for communities to have the power to reject data center projects, while Crowley advocated for local municipalities to have decision-making authority. State Sen. Kelda Roys proposed legal support for local governments in negotiating data center agreements. The forum highlighted a significant divide among candidates regarding a proposed moratorium on new data center development, with some supporting a temporary ban to address environmental and community concer...
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Enbridge Reports $1.4 Billion Second-Quarter Profit Amid Project Expansions

Enbridge Reports $1.4 Billion Second-Quarter Profit Amid Project Expansions

Enbridge Reports $1.4 Billion Second-Quarter Profit Amid Project Expansions
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Great Lakes Region Towns Highlight Unique Waterfront Attractions and Heritage

Great Lakes Region Towns Highlight Unique Waterfront Attractions and Heritage

Great Lakes Region Towns Highlight Unique Waterfront Attractions and Heritage
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Enbridge Reports Strong Q2 Results and Expands Growth Backlog to $41 Billion

Enbridge Reports Strong Q2 Results and Expands Growth Backlog to $41 Billion

Enbridge Reports Strong Q2 Results and Expands Growth Backlog to $41 Billion
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Michigan Supreme Court Orders Reconsideration of Enbridge Pipeline Permit

Michigan Supreme Court Orders Reconsideration of Enbridge Pipeline Permit

The Michigan Supreme Court has mandated state regulators to reassess a permit that was previously granted for a tunnel project intended to carry an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes. This decision affects the future of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, which has been operational for 73 years, transporting petroleum from Wisconsin to Ontario. The pipeline runs along the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac, a critical waterway connecting Lakes Huron and Michigan. Enbridge's proposal to bury the pipeline in a tunnel has faced opposition from environmentalists and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who argue that a spill could have catastrophic consequences for the Great Lakes. The court's ruling highlights the need for regulators to evaluate the environmental impact of extending the pipeline's lifetime and to consider alternatives such as transporting oil via trucks or trains.
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Enbridge pipeline trespassed on Wisconsin tribal land, must be moved, US appeals court finds

Enbridge pipeline trespassed on Wisconsin tribal land, must be moved, US appeals court finds

July 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court found Enbridge liable for trespass for running a pipeline under land belonging to a northern Wisconsin tribe, but gave the Canadian energy company more time to reroute the pipeline and ordered a recalculation of damages. Thursday's decision by the 7th U.S.
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Michigan's lakes will be warm and tempting. Weather may be spoiler

Michigan's lakes will be warm and tempting. Weather may be spoiler

Storms and air quality alerts may impact plans, but Michigan's lakes are warm enough for a day on the water.
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USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Virginia ranked

USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Virginia ranked

Virginia and Virginia Tech make up most of the 10 greatest college athletes in the history of the commonwealth - but not all the spots on our list.
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Wisconsin Fusion Machine Aims to Revolutionize Medical Isotope Production

Wisconsin Fusion Machine Aims to Revolutionize Medical Isotope Production

SHINE Technologies in Janesville, Wisconsin, is operating fusion machines that produce neutrons for medical isotopes, specifically molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), which is crucial for over 40,000 medical procedures daily in the U.S. The company has received a conditional $263 million loan from the Department of Energy to complete its Chrysalis facility, which is expected to meet three-quarters of the U.S. demand for Mo-99. This initiative addresses the current reliance on international sources for Mo-99, which is vital for nuclear medicine but not produced domestically.