A proposed mine on the shores of the country's largest lake is facing fierce opposition from campaigners who worry about the risks to this vital ecosystem.
A proposed Michigan copper mine on the shores of Lake Superior is sparking fierce debate over environmental and economic priorities, as the state's House Appropriations Committee approved $50 million in taxpayer subsidies for the controversial project.
Lake Superior's shoreline is dotted with mining operations, some of which could jeopardize a region that holds 10 percent of the world's freshwater supply.'Why should Michigan bail out an inexperienced foreign company to make their first attempt at metallic sulfide mining right next door to our most beloved state park?' asked resident Maggie Kopacz in a letter to the House committee.
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