U.S. Senate Disapproves Mining Ban in Boundary Waters

April 17, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate voted to approve a controversial proposal, backed by the Trump Administration, to allow toxic sulfide mining in the watershed of one of the country’s most visited wilderness areas. In a 50-49 vote, Senate Republicans utilized a baseless interpretation of the Congressional Review Act to overturn a ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/16/u-s-senate-disapproves-mining-ban-in-boundary-waters/">U.S. Senate Disapproves Mining Ban in Boundary Waters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate voted to approve a controversial proposal, backed by the Trump Administration, to allow toxic sulfide mining in the watershed of one of the country’s most visited wilderness areas. In a 50-49 vote, Senate Republicans utilized a baseless interpretation of the Congressional Review Act to overturn a ... [continued]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/16/u-s-senate-disapproves-mining-ban-in-boundary-waters/">U.S. Senate Disapproves Mining Ban in Boundary Waters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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