Great Lakes Energy Fight: The U.S. Army Corps approved Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel permit under the Straits of Mackinac, clearing a major federal hurdle—while critics say the process was rushed and still doesn’t fully address spill risks, and Michigan tribes are pushing back over treaty and cultural obligations. Water Security: In Georgia, federal officials say Iranian-backed hackers targeted water and wastewater systems; the City of Griffin says it searched logs and blocked suspicious activity after the attacks, highlighting how cyber threats are now a real environmental risk. Air Quality Health: A mold and air quality expert urges Michiganders to check outdoor pollution daily and limit exposure indoors during high-alert days, pointing to wildfire-smoke summers and broad health impacts. Data Center Backlash: Residents near a Dowagiac data center are suing over nonstop noise, arguing the facility failed to install adequate soundproofing after its use shifted from other industry to cryptocurrency mining. Conservation & Land: The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is hosting a guided Pere Marquette River paddle as its final Explorathon event, spotlighting native wildlife and protected riverfront. Public Health & Policy: Michigan’s MDHHS launched a new push for local governments to team up on opioid settlement-funded projects aimed at prevention, overdose risk reduction, treatment access, and recovery support. Climate Reality Check: A report finds more than half of U.S. parks sit within two miles of toxic sites, underscoring how pollution and recreation often overlap.