Michigan is seeking comments from the public regarding a permit from energy company Enbridge to construct a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac that will replace the dual pipelines currently transporting fuel across the state. The massive construction project has been the subject of controversy from advocates concerned about a potential environmental disaster should the infrastructure be damaged. Read the full story by WJBK-TV – Detroit, MI.
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