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glacier-protection
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Argentina Amends 2010 Glacier Law to Permit Mining in Periglacial Areas After Technical Review
Argentine legislators last month passed changes to the Glacier Law that had banned all mining and exploration in glacier regions since 2010. The country’s 16,000 glaciers, covering 8,484 sq km, were previously defined as public goods. Separately, Alannah Hurley received the 2026…
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Argentina's Congress Approves Amendment to Glacier Mining Law
Argentina's lower house of congress approved an amendment to the glacier law, allowing mining in areas near glaciers and permafrost. The measure, promoted by President Javier Milei, passed with 137 votes in favor and 111 against after a 12-hour debate. Environmental groups protes…