The Felician Sisters and Green Century Capital Management are urging Chemours and Sherwin-Williams to reject a proposed titanium mining project near Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp. The mining project, led by Twin Pines Minerals LLC, awaits state environmental permits. The Felician Sisters and Green Century, successful in securing a temporary commitment from Chemours in 2022, now push for a permanent rejection of the mining venture. Sherwin-Williams is targeted due to its role in the titanium supply chain for products like paint. Twin Pines dismisses the shareholder action, asserting its determination to proceed. The Okefenokee, a critical freshwater wetland, faces ecological risks from the proposed mining, prompting public opposition and calls for permanent protection. Despite over 100,000 public comments opposing the mine, both companies are yet to respond to the pressure.
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