The mine would require 9 miles of dams , some of them taller than the Washington Monument . Paul Begala says Alaska boasts a pristine salmon fishing region . He also notes that the state has been home to some of America's most famous and successful entrepreneurs. Begala says EPA found it would threaten streams and wetlands . He urges EPA to use its authority to block the plan for the mine .
Paul Begala says Alaska boasts a pristine salmon fishing region . He also notes that the state has been home to some of America's most famous and successful entrepreneurs. Begala says EPA found it would threaten streams and wetlands . He urges EPA to use its authority to block the plan for the mine .