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Why climate-friendly Democrats won at the state level

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.

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Michigan climate plan set to reach governor’s desk by Earth Day

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.
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The Canadian energy company in the way of Whitmer’s campaign

The Canadian energy company in the way of Whitmer’s campaign

Enbridge digs deep in its spat with Michigan’s governor.
Gretchen Whitmer: Why I’m trying to shut down an underwater oil pipeline that threatens the Great Lakes

Gretchen Whitmer: Why I’m trying to shut down an underwater oil pipeline that threatens the Great Lakes

The potential for an environmental and economic disaster is just too great to ignore.
On eve of Line 5 shutdown deadline, Enbridge vows to defy Michigan order
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On eve of Line 5 shutdown deadline, Enbridge vows to defy Michigan order

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?
Can a pipeline firm defy a governor's orders? Gretchen Whitmer is about to find out
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Can a pipeline firm defy a governor's orders? Gretchen Whitmer is about to find out

The ongoing battle between Enbridge Energy and the state of Michigan.
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Michigan approves Great Lakes oil pipeline tunnel permits

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.

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