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Trump's Order Sparks Controversy Over Line 5 Pipeline

4/16/2025

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rushing permits for Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac, spurred by President Trump's emergency order. This decision has ignited fierce opposition from environmental groups, who warn of potential catastrophic spills threatening the Great Lakes, a vital water source for 40 million people. Legal disputes over the pipeline persist.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rushing permits for Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac, spurred by President Trump's emergency order. This decision has ignited fierce opposition from environmental groups, who warn of potential catastrophic spills threatening the Great Lakes, a vital water source for 40 million people. Legal disputes over the pipeline persist.