AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGreat Lakes & Energy Politics: A Canada-focused editorial argues Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford should resist taxing or curtailing energy exports to the U.S., warning that shutting Enbridge’s Line 5 could trigger an oil crisis across Ontario and Quebec and raise gas prices. Line 5 Update: Enbridge says a Michigan Supreme Court ruling is delaying its Line 5 tunnel plan, after the court ordered regulators to redo an environmental review; the company also pointed to a recent Wisconsin leak tied to a construction-site incident. Michigan Pipeline Oversight & Courts: A report says a fossil-fuel-defeating climate PAC bankrolled $5,000 contributions to two Michigan Supreme Court justices’ campaigns before they vacated Line 5 approval over inadequate environmental impact review. Local Housing/Environment: Cadillac plans to request CDBG funds for a five-year homeowner rehabilitation program, with a broad environmental review finding no serious adverse impacts. Animal Biosecurity: MSU Extension urges fairgoers to separate traveling animals from home herds for at least 14 days and disinfect gear to reduce disease spread. Climate Science (Global, with Michigan relevance): New research finds El Niño events have strengthened nearly 40% in recent decades versus the last 1,000 years, with modern events among the strongest on record. Michigan Weather/Disaster Costs: A report highlights how repeated Michigan drought, frost, and storm disasters are driving up farm insurance costs and food prices.
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