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Alan Lowenthal: The hardrock mining industry has no less of a responsibility than the coal industry.

On the recordMarch 14, 2018
The hardrock mining industry has no less of a responsibility than the coal industry.
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Alan Lowenthal
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the mining industry's obligation to address environmental issues from past practices.

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