The center alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act, arguing that expanding hunting and fishing acreage increases the risk to threatened species from accidental shootings and lead poisoning from spent ammunition.
Senate Republicans urge Biden administration not to cave to left on hunting, fishing
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The area was a major supplier of lithium from the mid-20th century into the 1980s, the company said.
U.S. seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
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