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Opponents of copper mining in Minnesota might be winning over more state residents, according to a new poll that shows more people oppose the new kind of mining here than support it. The poll, paid for by the Minnesota Environmental Partnership and released Wednesday, found that 48 percent of state residents polled opposed copper mining […] Benefits ONLY! We forgot Costs. The latest report from the UMD Labovitz School of Business and Economics (as reported on by the News Tribune in the Feb. 7 story, “UMD report underscores value of iron ore mining, potential for copper”), is business as usual in the world of mining in Minnesota. Once again […] *DNR water officials say it’s time for local communities to start making decisions on water, rather than the state, because the current rates of use are not sustainable.* *Nature can’t keep up with demand, prompting disputes in some cities.* (Can you say Hibbing?) It didn’t take Daniel Damm long to figure […] There are many serious and legitimate reasons why environmentalists, resort owners, and local residents are worried about the prospect of multiple copper/nickel mines here. I can’t understand why our elected representatives for the most part just give lip service to our concerns while working to expedite a hasty permitting process. But, EVEN IF […] How is it possible that the Wisconsin legislature is ready to pass legislation to create fast-tracked, less-protective ferrous (iron) mining laws for what promises be the largest open-pit iron mine in the world with no scientific evidence to justify treating iron mining differently than other metallic mining? If Gogebic Taconite proceeds with a proposal, its […] Sulfide mining in Upper Great Lakes from National Wildlife Federation Mr. Tom Coombe, Editor,The Ely Echo, Ely, MN Dear Mr. Coombe: 30 July, 2012 I have just received my copy of the July-August issue of Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine (shown here, of the exploration drill rig in Birch Lake) with an editorial and an article by John Myers on metallic sulfide mining in the forests […] Frank Moe and his Huskies The Race To Protect Minnesota from Acid Mine Drainage SLED DOGS TO ST. PAUL – Sunday and Monday events in Duluth, Thursday at the Capitol. Reminder – March 4, Duluth Lester Park Event 3-4 pm (Lester Park Pavilion 61st Ave. East and Superior St) March 5, West Duluth Munger […] Coal Sludge Pit This CNN video shows the battle for human health and dignity vs corporate greed. Similarly, it is easy to see the same corporate nature operational in efforts to mine Northeastern Minnesota. Also, Listen to Don Shelby on WTIP Community Radio Aug. 12, 2011 Don presents a great summary of […] |
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