
The Environmental Protection Agency has reversed an order from former President Barack Obama that would help protect Bristol Bay from mining projects like the Pebble Mine.
Here’s CNN with more:
JUST IN: EPA kills Obama-era decision to block Alaska mine project https://t.co/HLGEy3Nkok pic.twitter.com/t8c7dSFEn7
— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2019
Breaking: The Trump Administration continues to push ahead with Alaska's Pebble Mine, jeopardizing the fish and wildlife of Bristol Bay and the surrounding parks. https://t.co/fXxTAQZte4
— National Parks Conservation Association (@NPCA) July 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/MinerJake22/status/1156318578855096321?s=20
Pebble backers have been predicting EPA would scrap the veto since Trump took office. https://t.co/5qAFxkMD2Y
— Environmental Integrity Project (@EnviroIntegrity) July 29, 2019