The result are no surprise with the metal mining industry, reporting the release of 1.9 billion pounds of toxic chemicals in 2011.
And its at the top of the list by a wide margin—46% of all reported toxics. See EPA's "toxic releases by industry report." According to Earthworks:
The metal mining industry has been the nation’s largest toxic polluter every year since it was required to report its releases to the TRI in 1997.
Read Earthworks' press release and find other links to learn about metal mining and the TRI. Learn about how many mines are left to the taxpayers to clean-up including right here in Oregon and in Shasta County.
So ask yourself do you want a mine in your community or watershed? Use this information to counter the false claims of those advocating for mines you your area.
