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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The Michigan Supreme Court said the state must review again the permit for Enbridge's oil pipeline tunnel under the Great Lakes. The court found the original approval did not follow proper environmental rules. It ordered regulators to look at the permit once more. Enbridge wants to move its Line 5 pipeline into a tunnel to avoid spills. The decision delays the project while the review happens.
Why it matters
This affects the safety of the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water for millions. A leak could harm water, wildlife, and local economies.
- What did the Michigan Supreme Court decide?
- It told state regulators to reconsider the permit for Enbridge's oil pipeline tunnel under the Great Lakes.
- Why was the original permit challenged?
- Critics said the approval did not properly consider environmental risks to the lakes.
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Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes
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