Michigan approved a new copper mine despite opposition from residents worried about its environmental impact.

• The mine, located near Lake Superior, is expected to produce copper for 11 years starting in 2026.
• Residents are concerned about the mine’s proximity to the lake and a state park. Construction has already damaged a forest and rerouted a section of a popular hiking trail.
• Copper is an important material for renewable energy technologies like solar and wind power, as well as electric vehicles.

Read more at the Daily Mail website.