The last time congressional Democrats tried their hand at major climate policy, it ended in defeat — not just for them but also for state-level allies. Tuesday’s midterm elections flipped the script.
Environmental advocates across Michigan said the draft version of the plan was a strong start, but faster action will be needed to face climate change as the crisis crescendos.
The Canadian petroleum company technically has until Wednesday night to stop piping oil through the Straits of Mackinac, according to the state of Michigan. But what happens if the company refuses to abide by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order?
Michigan's environmental agency said Friday it has approved construction of an underground tunnel to house a replacement for a controversial oil pipeline in a channel linking two of the Great Lakes.