The Toxic Legacy of the Mining Law of 1872

The weak and outdated Mining Law of 1872 allows mining companies to poison communities and leave them with the cleanup bill. We’re hosting an Energy and Mineral Resources oversight hearing on Tuesday, July 27, on building a more sustainable future that provides environmental justice, protects special places, respects tribal consultation and improves public health. Watch live here at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.