The currents are swirling about us - will we listen to them before it's too late?
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 36 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 23 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
thecurrentowdm.substack.comLatest Issues
Line 5 is an Act of Violence
Violence isn’t just physical–Enbridge’s fight to keep Line 5 open is violence. Violence takes many forms. It can mean the physical threat of a pipeline rupture poisoning a community’s water or even taking lives. It can also take the form of...
What Enbridge Didn't Want You to See
Picture drilling a nearly four-mile tunnel through rock so fractured that it has partially collapsed on itself, rock that Enbridge’s own engineers classify as ‘weak to very weak’ at pressures exceeding 250 pounds per square inch, beneath on...
A Tale of Two Straits
Maybe, like me, you’ve been thinking about the Straits lately.
I don’t mean the Straits of Mackinac, which were a topic of conversation last week at the Michigan Supreme Court. That hearing involved a legal challenge to the Michigan Public...
It's the Climate, Stupid
The origin of the modern oil spill might well be traced to a single event. In late January of 1969, workers on a Union Oil drilling rig six miles off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, called “Platform A,” had just begun to retrieve le...
No More Stays
Last week here at The Current, David Holtz wrote about the upcoming US Supreme Court hearings on the question of whether to allow Enbridge’s years-late request to remove AG Nessel’s shut-down case to federal court. In a rational world, the...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Current.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 73 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
We're working with the community to protect the Great Lakes and climate from America's most dangerous crude oil pipeline.
Currently walking steady in a fast moving world. Retired like a dog, looking for life's treats, a sunny place to land and something to chew on. Sinking my teeth into environmental activism, politics and writing.
Author& Professor of English, Oakland University, writing about Line 5, oil, infrastructure, environment
Beth is National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes climate and energy director, she serves as board chair for the Pipeline Safety Trust and provides organizing leadership at the Great Lakes Business Network.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Current?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Current on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The Current have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Current, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The Current?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Current as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Current?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Current using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Current?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Current. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Current?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.