🌍 Climate ‘Holy Grail’ axed The Trump administration has officially repealed the 2009 EPA endangerment finding, stripping the legal foundation for federal greenhouse gas regulations. This historic rollback eliminates vehicle emission standards and could dismantle years of climate policy targeting power plants and industrial sources. 📍 The New York Times
⚖️ Wetland protections narrowed The EPA is moving to implement a rule that significantly shrinks the scope of the Clean Water Act by removing federal oversight for millions of acres of isolated wetlands and “ephemeral” streams. Experts warn that Michigan is among the states with the most to lose. 📍 Nebraska Public Media
🌉 Ambassador Bridge meeting under scrutiny Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly met with Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun just hours before President Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the competing, public Gordie Howe International Bridge. Lawmakers are now launching a probe into whether the meeting improperly influenced the administration’s attempt to protect the Moroun family’s private monopoly. 📍 CBS News Detroit
❄️ Safety in the storm? Michigan regulators are weighing new rules to prohibit utility companies from shutting off power or gas during periods of extreme heat and cold. The Public Service Commission is reviewing policies to ensure vulnerable residents aren’t left without life-sustaining energy during climate-driven weather emergencies. 📍 The Detroit News
🛢️Line 5 tunnel clears Army Corps review The Army Corps of Engineers has released its final environmental review for Enbridge’s proposed oil tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac, marking a major step toward a potential federal permit as early as next month. Environmental groups and tribal nations continue to oppose the project, arguing a tunnel doesn’t eliminate the risk of a spill from Line 5. 📍 Politico Pro
🚢 New maritime roadmap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled the first Michigan Maritime Strategy, a 10-year plan to modernize the state’s shipping industry while protecting Great Lakes ecosystems. The strategy aims to balance multibillion-dollar economic growth with the safeguarding of 21% of the world’s fresh surface water. 📍 State of Michigan
📊 Tracking state investments EGLE has updated its online Grants and Loans Dashboard, allowing Michigan residents to see exactly where state environmental funding is being spent in their communities. The tool provides a transparent look at investments in water infrastructure, brownfield redevelopment, and climate resilience projects. 📍 State of Michigan
🪲 Insects for invasives? Michigan agriculture officials are considering the release of two weevil species to biologically control the spread of invasive spotted knapweed, which displaces native plants in sensitive dunes and lakeshores. The state is seeking public feedback on whether to permit the release of these seedhead and root-boring beetles. 📍 Michigan Public