

A terrible, horrible, no good, very bad mining bill
May 2, 2023
Alli Henderson, a senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, and Blaine Miller-McFeeley, a senior legislative representative at Earthjustice, dive into the alarming Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. They discuss how this bill threatens public lands and prioritizes mining over environmental protections. The duo unveils the troubling political motivations behind the legislation and its implications for clean energy. They also highlight the urgent need for reform, better standards, and public advocacy to safeguard vulnerable communities.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Concerns Over New Mining Legislation and Its Environmental Impact
02:19 • 2min
Legal Precedents in Mining Waste Management
04:02 • 2min
Controversies in Mining Legislation
06:23 • 21min
Mining Reform Challenges
26:56 • 4min
Hope Amidst Challenges: The Dolores River Shines
31:22 • 2min