New law could finally address thousands of abandoned mines leaking pollution into Colorado water

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New law could finally address thousands of abandoned mines leaking pollution into Colorado water

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Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 9:40 GMT by MSN
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A new law decades in the making could finally lead to the cleanup of some of the thousands of abandoned mines in Colorado that leak toxic metals and acid into the headwaters of the rivers that sustain life across the West.

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The article from MSN discusses a new law in Colorado aimed at addressing the environmental hazards posed by thousands of abandoned mines. These mines, remnants of the state's mining history, have been leaking pollutants into water sources, affecting both the environment and public health. The legislation seeks to fund the cleanup of these sites, which are often on private land, by establishing a program that would use state and potentially federal funds to mitigate the pollution. This initiative comes after years of advocacy from environmental groups and local communities who have witnessed the degradation of water quality due to acid mine drainage and other toxic discharges. The law represents a significant step towards remediation, aiming to restore water quality and protect ecosystems that have been compromised by historical mining activities.

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