Last week the State of Alaska sued to invalidate the results of a voter initiative that was held to stop a massive gold and copper mine. Residents of the area that would be affected by the mine voted 280-246 to ban the mining, which they say would destroy prime salmon habitat.

“This case is not about state support for or against a Pebble Mine project,” Attorney General John Burns said in a statement. “It is about upholding the state’s constitutional authority and responsibility to evaluate whether, on balance, development of Alaska’s resources is beneficial to all Alaskans.”

Ah, the constitutional authority to drop a mine in a town that could suffer a devastating effect on its environment and economy. Oh well, Alaska’s big. I’m sure they can move to the second best salmon habitat in the state.

via Moldy Chum

Tags: alaska, Green

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