Federal lands in Wyoming opened to coal mining
The Interior Department just leased 7,400 acres of federal land in Wyoming that contain about 750 million tons of coal. The lease, first of about a dozen, will generate $13-$21 billion. Environmental groups criticized the move. Wyoming already ships 40% of the one billion tons consumed yearly. GR
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