Homework Help: Environmental Science

Posted by Michael on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 9:53pm.

In completing this discussion question, you may want to list the pros and cons of allowing more mineral exploration and mining on public lands in the United States. Consider these factors in reaching your decision regarding exploration and mining on these lands.

Do you think there should be more or less exploration and mining on public lands in the United States? Explain your answer.

Environmental Science - SraJMcGin, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 11:12pm
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Some things to consider:

1. http://www.nrdc.org/land/use/qwest.asp

2. http://www.maine.gov/doc/nrimc/mgs/explore/mining/minefact.htm

3. http://www.ncseonline.org/nle/crsreports/mining/mine-1.cfm

4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mining_Act_of_1872

5. your question answered: http://www.funqa.com/environment-ecology/1640-1-Environment-2.html

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