EPA Sued for PolyMet Documents
From: E&E News
“A government watchdog and an environmental group have sued EPA to force the agency to turn over documents related to PolyMet Mining Corp.'s proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern…
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From: E&E News
“A government watchdog and an environmental group have sued EPA to force the agency to turn over documents related to PolyMet Mining Corp.'s proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern…
From: Mother Jones
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From: Reveal
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From: Safety+Health
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From: Inhabitat
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