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Energy Democracy for Michigan
Energy Democracy is a concept that seeks to give communities greater control over their energy systems and decisions. It aims to promote sustainability, equity and democratic decision-making in the energy sector by ensuring that communities have a voice in the development and use of energy resources.
The Case for Public Power for Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, having already significantly developed green energy with wind and solar projects throughout the city, is moving toward a new form of energy independence to tackle the climate crisis, equality, and reliability: Municipalization.
Line 5: A Timeline of a Ticking Bomb
Line 5 has already released over 1 million gallons, and crossing over two of the Great Lakes the aging pipeline is a disaster waiting to happen. Click to read a timeline of major Line 5 events, from construction nearly 70 years ago to present day.
Taking Action on Dangerous Pipelines
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 was an ecological disaster. A few months later, the Kalamazoo River in Michigan experienced a similar disaster - one of the largest inland oil spills in US history. Between 800,000 and 1 million gallons of oil flowed from a 6 foot pipeline break into the river over 35 miles. That pipeline was Enbridge’s Line 6B. A decade later, Clean Water Action is fighting different Enbridge pipelines in Michigan and Minnesota to prevent a similar catastrophe to our freshwater resources.
What Is Line 5?
A Line 5 spill would threaten our Great Lakes and jeopardize the tourism industry that powers our communities. It would put wildlife, fishing, and the lands of indigenous communities at risk. It can’t be allowed to continue operating. It can’t be allowed to continue operating.