A host of studies that were published after the Bush rule show that mountaintop removal mines not only damaged the environment, but also caused cardiovascular disease, cancer, birth defects, and poor overall health.
Huffman cites studies linking mountaintop removal mining to various health issues.
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Folding our hand now or in the lame duck makes no sense when we can keep working on this and, in a few more months, have a much better deal that works for everyone.
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