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Line 5 Tunnel Approved Amid Tribal Pushback | Milwaukee News
Michigan just approved Enbridge’s bold plan to tunnel Line 5 deep under the Straits of Mackinac, a move that promises to shield the Great Lakes from spills but sparks outrage from tribes and environmentalists who see it as a betrayal of Indigenous rights and ecological safety. While the state clears the way, federal approval and unresolved wastewater issues remain hurdles. Critics blast the rushed process, accuse Enbridge of sidelining tribal voices, and warn the tunnel could cause irreversible harm — all while a giant machine begins carving a 4.5-mile path through bedrock, inching closer to…
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