The country’s largest potash mine is coming to Michigan. Here’s why locals are worried.

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By Lina TranApr 5, 2022, 10:30 am480 ptsHot
A mile and a half below Doug Miller’s backyard in central Michigan lie the remnants of an ancient salty sea. When the waters receded around 350 million years ago, they left behind thick deposits of potash, a commonly used fertilizer. For Miller, a retired engineer, the stuff is out of sight, but top of mind,…

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