Republicans to Allow Acid Mining in Wisconsin |
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News - Articles for State & Local |
Written by Wisconsin Senate, Kate Constalie |
Wednesday, 08 November 2017 12:00 |
MADISON, WI – The future of Wisconsin’s clean water is in danger as Republicans in the State Senate are poised to weaken environmental protections. Assembly Bill 499 (AB 499) would remove the “Prove it First” law that requires mining operations to provide proof that a sulfide mine can operate without polluting groundwater and surface waters with acid drainage.
As the most toxic industry in the U.S., sulfide mining is responsible for poisoning the environment with dangerous carcinogens and neurotoxins like arsenic, mercury and lead. |
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