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In Minnesota, the PolyMet mine pits renewable energy needs against tribes and the EPA
The PolyMet Mining Corporation has been locked in a battle to open Minnesota’s first copper-sulfide mine for over 17 years.
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Minnesota regulators reaffirm air permit for proposed mine
State regulators who three years ago issued an air quality permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northwestern Minnesota stood by their decision in a report released Monday that said the mine did not provide misleading information on its plans.
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Minnesota Supreme Court hands victory to PolyMet copper mine
The Supreme Court ruled that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was not required under federal law to investigate allegations by environmental groups and a Native American tribe of “sham permitting.”
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Michigan judge nullifies crucial permit for mining project
Michigan judge has overruled state regulators who approved a key permit for a proposed open-pit mine in the Upper Peninsula, another delay for a project that has been debated for nearly two decades.
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What Has the Trump Administration Meant for Water?
By narrowing or repealing federal rules, the Trump administration has prioritized big business and reduced pollution protection for waterways.
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Minnesota Supreme Court weighs fate of PolyMet mine permits
PolyMet wants to build the first of what could eventually be several copper-nickel mines in Minnesota.
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Trump pushes mining with order, but effects are uncertain
The Trump administration is seeking to fast-track mining projects and could offer grants and loans to help companies pay for equipment.
River Influence – Episode 1018
The health of the Great Lakes is inextricably linked to the health of the rivers that feed them. In northern Minnesota, one river faces environmental threats from a proposed mine. […]