Author: Clean Technica
Federal court sides with Enbridge, blocks Michigan’s effort to shut down Line 5
Enbridge sought to stop the state from trying any further to shut down the pipeline, which in Wisconsin, runs through the Upper Peninsula, the Straits of Mackinac, and Lower Peninsula, before ending in Ontario, Canada.
Palisades nuclear plant restart plans pushed back to “early 2026”
Holtec Internation had been saying it planned to resume generating power by the end of 2025. That timeline has now shifted to the start of the new year.
Nessel warns data centers could cause “economic catastrophe” in Michigan
Attorney General Dana Nessel said during a rally that data centers proposed throughout Michigan could lead to a recession due to increased utility rates.
Stateside: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
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Michigan DNR approves Recreation Passport grants to fund local recreation projects
The DNR is funding 15 local projects with grants from Recreation Passport fees. Recreation Passports are passes that give people access to parks across the state for a year. The projects will be focused on renovating facilities, playgrounds, trails, and boating areas.