Today a train carrying molten sulfur was crossing a bridge over the Yellowstone River when the bridge collapsed. The train cars carrying the sulfur went into the river, and it is believed they are leaking or have leaked their contents into the river. In one article, a source stated that the river was "diluting" the hazardous materials, which included asphalt as well as sulfur.
Sulfur is a by-product from oil refineries. Sulfur is, according to various safety data sheets, an acute and long term hazard to aquatic environments.

Bad news. Lithium Americas is working at Thacker Pass. We have observed them twice over the last three weeks with heavy equipment.

They are beginning to destroy the land. The legality of this is questionable. BUT, they are doing it anyway. And BLM is allowing them to do it. We urgently need people on the ground. If you can't be here, please help spread the word, or donate.

On Thursday there was a court hearing in Reno and a march and rally outside the court. The judge's decision has NO bearing on the destruction happening now.

The lawyers are arguing the nuances of regulations in federal law: is this use authorized under mining law? Nitty gritty interpretations of the law will determine how quickly this mine goes forward. It is up to US to protect this land because the law will not help us. The law is only about which hoops the corporations must jump through in order to destroy the land.