Only socialism can save Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
The U.S. Senate voted to overturn a 2023 ban on mining in 225,000 acres of protected federal land near Minnesota's Boundary Waters, a vital ecosystem and carbon sink. The mining project, backed by Trump and Twin Metals, poses significant environmental risks, including acid mine drainage and loss of habitat.
The U.S. Senate voted to overturn a 2023 ban on mining in 225,000 acres of protected federal land near Minnesota's Boundary Waters. The Biden administration had enacted the 20-year ban after years of environmental advocacy. The mining project, proposed by Twin Metals, will subject the area to acid mine drainage, loss of habitat, and pollution. The Boundary Waters is a 1.1 million-acre ecosystem with over 1,100 lakes and hundreds of miles of rivers, storing nearly a billion tons of carbon. The area supports 17,000 jobs and generates $900 million in annual sales through tourism and recreation. The mining project poses significant environmental and economic risks.
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