Earthworks: Statement on 1872 Mining Law Reform
October 06, 2021
October 06, 2021
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSOps) -- Earthworks issued the following statement on Oct. 5, 2021, by Policy Director Lauren Pagel:
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"We all deserve access to safe drinking water. Environmental damage from mining leaks and spills threatens public health across the country, disproportionately in Indigenous communities. And who is stuck paying to clean up the mess? American taxpayers. We need to hold the mining industry accountable for its pollution to protect communitie . . .
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"We all deserve access to safe drinking water. Environmental damage from mining leaks and spills threatens public health across the country, disproportionately in Indigenous communities. And who is stuck paying to clean up the mess? American taxpayers. We need to hold the mining industry accountable for its pollution to protect communitie . . .