🚨Mining will now officially be allowed in one of America's most pristine wilderness areas. The U.S. Senate voted to dis...
The resolution now heads to President Trump's desk for final approval.
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The U.S. Senate voted to overturn a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by passing H.J. Res. 140. This move paves the way for the Twin Metals copper project, sparking a clash between economic interests and environmental protection.
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