Wildfire Smoke Health Alert: Canada’s hundreds of active wildfires are pushing thick, unhealthy air into Michigan, with EGLE issuing a statewide Air Quality Alert as PM2.5 levels climb; officials urge residents to limit outdoor time, keep windows closed, and protect people with asthma and heart or lung conditions. Cyclospora Outbreak: A fast-growing “explosive diarrhea” parasite outbreak is now in the spotlight nationwide, with Michigan officials pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a possible link and warning people to avoid bagged lettuce and discard outer layers while thoroughly washing what remains. Data Center Guardrails: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a Michigan Affordable and Responsible Growth Action Plan, calling for data centers to cover grid and environmental costs and asking companies to sign a pledge to prevent ratepayer subsidies. Great Lakes Tunnel Fight: Michigan agencies reissued permits tied to Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac, drawing sharp tribal and environmental backlash over risks to Great Lakes waters and cultural resources. Water Safety Accountability: Michigan AG Dana Nessel filed a civil lawsuit over alleged falsified water safety reports tied to Douglas Environmental, following a forgery guilty plea and probation. Energy Storage Milestone: NextEra and Consumers Energy celebrated the opening of the Century Oaks 200-megawatt battery storage facility in Colfax Township, aimed at boosting grid reliability.