Congress Moves to Open Boundary Waters to Mining
TL;DR
The U.S. House voted to lift the decades-old mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, potentially enabling copper mining near the protected watershed. Proponents argue it could create jobs and boost the economy, while opponents warn of risks to water quality and wilderness values; the measure advances to the Senate.
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- House Republicans vote to lift 20-year ban on mining near pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area AP News
- Only 1 House Democrat joined GOP to repeal 'short-circuiting' Biden-era regulation Fox News
- House votes to repeal ban on mining near Boundary Waters wilderness in Minnesota The Washington Post
- Article | House passes measure to overturn Biden’s Minnesota mining ban POLITICO Pro
- Protecting the Boundary Waters Is a Test of Leadership for America’s Public Lands MeatEater
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