Topic: Great Lakes

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm claimed that rising sea levels are causing the loss of beaches in Lake Michigan, a claim refuted by local residents who note the lake's water levels are cyclical. While the media previously blamed declining lake levels on global warming in 2010, they now attribute record high levels to the same cause. This "pivot" in narrative is seen as a tool to support international agreements like the Paris Accord and one-world government initiatives.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is attempting to shut down the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, citing environmental risks to the Great Lakes. The Canadian energy company has refused to comply, leading to a legal battle in federal court over the state's authority to revoke easements.