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The important thing is that the source is an existing coal mine, meaning that they don't have to destroy/acquire any new land, so most (all?) environmental obje
by gamblor956 3y ago
The important thing is that the source is an existing coal mine, meaning that they don't have to destroy/acquire any new land, so most (all?) environmental objections don't apply.
- m463 3y agoI still remember reading about people getting really sick living near tailings of a uranium mine, so there might still be things to watch out for.
- JumpCrisscross 3y agoIt’s also in Wyoming, which means it will actually get built.
- mtnGoat 3y agoThey will have to have room to refine as well as store most likely toxic tailings and byproducts. Coal is easier, just fill the hole back in (or don’t) and leave when it plays out. Rare earths, still have a massive clean up needed. Which based on western states’ history the cleanup seems to be funded by superfund, not the profiteers.