More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.
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EPA stops Pebble mine, capping decades-long battle
“Many of those who began this battle are no longer with us,” said Alannah Hurley, executive director of United Tribes of Bristol Bay. She called the EPA’s decision historic.
Murkowski, Sullivan split over attorney general and EPA confirmations
At his confirmation hearing last month, Merrick Garland noted President Biden supports gun control. His job, he said, is to help Biden achieve policy goals to the extent the Constitution allows it.
Alaska’s US senators want to thwart Biden’s energy policies. Here’s what they’re trying.
With President Biden issuing executive orders pausing oil and gas leases and permits, Alaska’s U.S. senators are seeing years of their accomplishments erased.