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Congress Bill Threatens Wildlife with Mining Expansion
5/8/2025
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Story summary
- A controversial new bill in Congress seeks to roll back environmental protections, paving the way for mining near Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters and endorsing Alaska's Ambler Road. It also reinstates oil and gas leases in Alaska and pushes for more timber harvesting. Critics warn this could endanger wildlife and public lands, while supporters tout economic growth.
