Trump Approves Alaska Mine Road: Democracy for Sale, Again
When Trump issued an executive order to greenlight the Ambler Road project, paving over pristine Alaskan wilderness for mining, the NYT noted environmental concerns. What they failed to emphasize is the pattern: during his previous term, Trump overturned protections for the Bristol Bay watershed, another ecological gem, paving the way for the Pebble Mine project. This isn't just about minerals;
it's about leveraging political power to dismantle environmental safeguards for corporate gain, a recurring theme for this administration. One might wonder if the urgency for 'critical minerals' suddenly becomes paramount when campaign coffers need filling, or specific donors with mining interests come calling. It appears democratic processes and environmental reviews are merely suggestions when
profits beckon. How many more national treasures will be offered up on the altar of short-term economic exploitation?