Republicans Exploit an Obscure Law to Open This Pristine Minnesota Wilderness to Mining

Source: Mother Jones · Bias: Left

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This story was originally published by the Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Minnesota’s Boundary Waters comprise a vast stretch of wilderness bordering Canada, with over a million acres of untouched forest and thousands of lakes and streams. Accessible largely by canoe, it is an ecological gem and one of the most popular spots […]

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Republicans Exploit an Obscure Law to Open This Pristine Minnesota Wilderness to Mining
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Republicans Exploit an Obscure Law to Open This Pristine Minnesota Wilderness to Mining

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This story was originally published by the Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Minnesota’s Boundary Waters comprise a vast stretch of wilderness bordering Canada, with over a million acres of untouched forest and thousands of lakes and streams. Accessible largely by canoe, it is an ecological gem and one of the most popular spots […]