"Biden-Era Mining Protections Reversed: Senate Vote Sends Controversial Bill to President's Desk In a closely divided vote, the US Senate has approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at reversing a key environmental protection implemented by the Biden administration. The measure, which passed 50-49, seeks to repeal a ban on mining in a contentious wilderness area in Minnesota, sparking concerns among environmentalists and local communities. The decision, which now heads to President Trump's desk, marks a significant shift in the country's approach to conservation and mining regulations. The Biden-era protection had been put in place to safeguard the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a pristine and ecologically sensitive region that is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and forests."
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Senate OKs CRA reversing Biden mining block The Senate on Thursday voted to repeal Biden-era protections for a contentious wilderness area in Minnesota, sending the question to President Trump’s desk. © Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images The Senate voted 50-49 to overturn a Biden-era move...
