Pebble Mine critics reiterate potential environmental harms

Fishing experts are reiterating their opposition to the planned Pebble Mine in Alaska ahead of the Army Corps of Engineers’ imminent final environmental study of the project, saying now is a critical time for the public to weigh in and hoping EPA or the White House will still move to block the mine over fears about its environmental harms. During a June 17 webinar sponsored by ConservAmerica, Chris Wood, president and chief executive officer of Trout Unlimited, said the proposed...