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Biden administration blocks controversial mine to protect major salmon fishery

Por: WGN-TV Nation January 31, 2023

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Posted: Jan 31, 2023 / 09:20 AM CST Updated: Jan 31, 2023 / 09:22 AM CST SHARE The Biden administration has blocked a controversial proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska in order to protect the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) blocked construction for the Pebble Mine, citing its potential impact on Bristol Bay — a southwestern Alaska watershed that’s home to numerous animal species... + full article



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