MI: Energy Policy
Indigenous water protectors protest aging pipeline
Indigenous water protectors and allies met at Michigan's Straits of Mackinac last week, to spotlight the dangers of the 71-year-old Line 5, deemed …
New solar deal brightens Lansing's green future
Lansing residents and businesses can breathe easier following a new 15-year renewable energy deal. The partnership between General Motors and North …
MI environmental group applauds changes to Fermi 2 permit
Michigan environmental justice group Citizens' Resistance at Fermi Two did not get everything on its wish list. Still, the group is celebrating long-…
MI leads nation in toxic methane emissions from landfills
The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating underreported methane emissions from landfills nationwide, and a recent report names Michigan as …
EV industry praises federal investments in Michigan
Michigan's electric vehicle industry is praising the Biden administration for its latest investments in EV manufacturing and innovation. About $650 …
MI environmental group responds to pipeline enclosure appeal
A Michigan environmental group is addressing an appeal challenging the state's decision to approve the enclosure of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline…
MI environmental group hails Enbridge suit being ordered back to state court
A Michigan nonprofit dedicated to keeping oil out of the Great Lakes is celebrating a major victory. A federal Appellate Court has ruled that …
Michiganders in Cincinnati in pursuit of Line 5 shutdown
Dana Nessel, Michigan's Attorney General, joined Indigenous and conservation groups at a demonstration Thursday in Cincinnati, highlighting what they …
EPA offers longer rollout for emissions rules on light-duty vehicles
The Environmental Protection Agency is setting stricter limits on vehicle tailpipe emissions through 2032 and giving automakers an additional three ye…
WMU secures $2.25 million grant for carbon capture research
Western Michigan University has gotten a significant funding boost, with a grant of more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. The …
Report: EV puts money back into Michigan drivers' pockets
Michigan is seeing growth in new electric-vehicle market share, and EV enthusiasts say lower prices are just part of their appeal. The latest …
New Year brings renewed concerns over Great Lakes Line 5 project
The New Year brings a chorus of familiar concerns about the risks of building a 21-foot diameter tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac for oil and gas …