EV advocates support a just clean energy transition. The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is not it.
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The shift to electric vehicles is a tremendous win for air quality, public health, energy security, jobs, and the planet. Electrifying transportation is critical to addressing the climate crisis and cutting tailpipe emissions, both of which disproportionately harm Indigenous, Black, and other communities of color. As we transition to a clean energy economy, we must update mining laws to maximize the benefits of transportation electrification while protecting communities and the environment. The mining industry has a well-documented history of social and environmental degradation that must be addressed as we expand mineral exploration and procurement for the production of batteries needed in electric vehicles.

Plug In America believes we do not have to choose between electrifying transportation and protecting mining-affected communities and the environment.

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