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Alaskan Mining Operations Severely Underestimated Hazardous Spills · NPCA.org

Alaskan Mining Operations Severely Underestimated Hazardous Spills · NPCA.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

New analysis compares the predicted impacts described in permitting documents to actual spill records from five major operational hardrock mines.

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A rush is on to mine the deep seabed, with effects on ocean life that aren't well understood - The Conversation

A rush is on to mine the deep seabed, with effects on ocean life that aren't well understood - The Conversation | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it
Companies are eager to mine the deep ocean for valuable mineral deposits. But scientists are concerned about impacts on sea life, including creatures that haven't even been discovered yet.
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Lobbying and campaign funding: Who are US mining’s big spenders? - Mining-Technology.com

Lobbying and campaign funding: Who are US mining’s big spenders? - Mining-Technology.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

In the run up to the US Presidential Election, Mining Technology looks at the top campaign funders and lobbying activities in the US mining industry.

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The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that it will allow companies to monitor their waste dumping activities and to keep track of the levels of pollution themselves. No one yet knows what that means, but everyone is certain that no corporate polluter can be trusted. So it's a good idea to keep up with their political activities, starting with their lobbyists.

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Report: Appalachian states face billions in mining cleanup | AP News

Report: Appalachian states face billions in mining cleanup | AP News | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The cleanup and reclaiming of coal mines in seven Appalachian states will cost billions, and Kentucky and West Virginia have the largest bills coming due, according to an environmental group's new report.

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Mining industry profits from pandemic - TheEcologist.org

Mining industry profits from pandemic - TheEcologist.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The mining industry has abused the pandemic to turn a profit and advance their interests, putting land and water protectors at greater risk of harm.

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