U.S. Army Corps Grants Emergency Status for Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Project Under Straits of Mackinac

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted emergency status to the Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project, allowing for expedited construction of a controversial pipeline tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac in northern Michigan. This decision comes amid ongoing debates regarding the project's environmental impact and its implications for First Nations communities in the area. The Trump administration has been instrumental in fast-tracking the necessary permits for this energy infrastructure project, which is seen as crucial for transporting hydrocarbons across the region.