Straits of Mackinac

The Enbridge-owned and operated “Line 5” runs through the Straits of Mackinac. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is taking steps to have the nearly 70-year old…

The back and forth over the state’s desire to shut down Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac continues in the courts and in the…

A judge has ordered Enbridge Energy to shut down a set of twin pipelines that run through the Straits of Mackinac. As we hear from Rick Pluta, that’s in…

In this edition of "In the Public Interest," our bi-weekly conversation with the League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area, WEMU's Lisa Barry talks…

The board assembled to advise Governor Rick Snyder on pipeline safety in the state of Michigan held its last meeting Monday. The group of environmental…

Elections are right around the corner and the future of the controversial Enbridge Line 5 may be put in the hands of those elected. Then again, the State…

Governor Snyder’s office says a ruling by the US Coast Guard will better protect the Great Lakes from oil spills. The Coast Guard named the Straits of…

A controversial pipeline that carries crude oil and natural gas liquids under the Straits of Mackinac is on its way toward being decommissioned. Sort…

As the recent disaster in Massachusetts shows, pipeline problems can cause fatal explosions. But in Michigan, it’s the impact pipelines might have to our…

The state Legislature returns this week – but they’ll likely save big issues for after the election. Although they’re scheduled to meet next week as well…