US and Canada agree to jointly investigate BC coal mine pollution affecting American waters.
The US and Canada have agreed to launch a joint investigation into pollution from coal mines in British Columbia affecting American waters. The probe, to be conducted under the International Joint Commission, aims to establish a governance body and research panel tasked with finding ways to reduce contamination from coal mines in B.C. 's Elk Valley, flowing into Lake Koocanusa and U.S. rivers. The issue has persisted for a decade, with selenium, a toxic element for fish, associated with coal deposits, flowing south.
March 11, 2024
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