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"In a major win for conservation groups, a federal judge yesterday dismissed a
complaint brought by Twin Metals that would have forced the Biden
administration to renew two mining leases that threaten Minnesota’s Boundary
Waters Wilderness Area. Over a dozen businesses and organizations, including
three conservation groups represented by Earthjustice, intervened in the
lawsuit to defend the Biden administration’s actions. The judge agreed with the
government and intervening groups that Twin Metals failed to raise a proper
claim and that the court did not have jurisdiction to hear the case, dismissing
the lawsuit in full.
“This is an important victory for our clients and their longstanding efforts to
protect the Boundary Waters from the threats of Twin Metals’ reckless mining
proposal,” said Earthjustice Senior Associate Attorney Adam Ratchenski. “The
Midwest’s most precious and irreplaceable wilderness is now free from the
shadow of this toxic mine.”
“Yesterday’s decision rightfully upholds the Biden Administration’s actions to
protect our nation’s most visited wilderness area by ending the threat of
sulfide-ore mining on unlawfully renewed 60-year-old leases by the previous
administration,” said Alison Flint, Senior Legal Director at The Wilderness
Society.
“This ruling underscores the importance of preserving the integrity of our
natural landscapes and affirms the government’s authority to act in their
defense. It’s a significant step towards safeguarding the Boundary Waters from
pollution linked to extractive development, addressing the extinction crisis,
and advancing the Biden administration’s America The Beautiful conservation
goals. We’re thrilled by this victory and will continue to advocate for
permanent protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed.”"
Via
Future Crunch:
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Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
