Several recent reports have reinforced the finding that Line 5 presents a huge risk for Michigan families, economy and environment. Candidates should take a strong stand to decommission the oil pipeline.
Where 8 Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Stand on Line 5 Oil Pipeline and Clean Energy
Eight Michigan candidates for governor respond to Groundwork questions about the burgeoning clean energy economy and Line 5 oil pipeline.
Line 5 and the Great Lakes Business Network
Members of the Great Lakes Business Network are concerned about the looming threat posed by Line 5 pipeline to the economy and ecology of Michigan.
Canadian Profits, Michigan Risk
This white paper documents that the vast North American oil pipeline network has more than sufficient capacity to ensure that Michigan and Midwest refineries could operate with no economic disruption without Line 5. It also identifies viable solutions that should be implemented to secure necessary propane to Upper Peninsula residents, as well as to transport northern Lower Peninsula oil to southeastern markets.
Lessons to be Gleaned from Expert ‘Alternative Report’ to Line 5
With the June 30 release of an “Alternatives Analysis” commissioned by the State of Michigan, momentum is growing to decommission the Line 5 oil pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac. The conclusions of this analysis, and its popular and political impact in the weeks ahead, represent another crucial step in the march to shut down this catastophe-waiting-to-happen in the heart of the Great Lakes.
Environmental Groups Sound Alarm on Cuts to Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Environmental Law & Policy Center and Groundwork urge pushback against Trump administration’s war on the Great Lakes and effort to de-fund Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.