A federal appeals court overturned a moratorium on new coal mine leases on public lands, reviving a 2016 Obama administration policy.
A federal appeals court has overturned a moratorium on new coal mine leases on public lands, reviving a 2016 Obama administration policy. The court ruling by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit dismisses an August 2022 decision from Judge Brian Morris of the U.S. District of Montana, which reinstated the moratorium. The decision could potentially increase coal production from federal lands amid concerns about its impact on climate change.
February 21, 2024
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