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Notes from the front lines of conservation on the Colorado Plateau.

Michael Quinn, National Park Service

07/8/20

Grand Canyon, Uranium

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5 Reasons to Protect the Grand Canyon from Mining, Forever

The Grand Canyon region is too precious to mine. It's time to ban new uranium mines around the canyon forever.

Tim Peterson

05/28/20

Native America, Bears Ears, National Monuments, Uranium

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European Waste Could Land Near Bears Ears

A company that lobbied to shrink Bears Ears National Monument now wants to import radioactive waste from Estonia.

EcoFlight

04/28/20

Grand Canyon, Water, Uranium

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Problems at Canyon Mine: A New Report

Canyon Mine is a clear example of why uranium mining is dangerous for the Grand Canyon region.

Blake McCord

04/23/20

Grand Canyon, Uranium

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Nuclear Strategy Aids Uranium Industry, Puts Grand Canyon at Risk

A recently released strategy outlines plans to bolster the uranium industry. Find out what it means for the Grand Canyon region.

Blake McCord

03/12/20

Uranium, Grand Canyon

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Flooding Canyon Mine Is A Bigger Threat Than Ever

A uranium mine near the Grand Canyon is flooding, and the problem is only getting worse.

Ed Moss

02/25/20

Uranium, Grand Canyon

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Delayed Rumblings from Uranium Working Group

The wait to see the Nuclear Fuel Working Group's recommendations could soon come to an end.

12/19/19

Grand Canyon, Uranium

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New Senate Bill Would Protect Grand Canyon from Mining

National security is about protecting American lives and American values. Those values include protecting the Grand Canyon.

Amy S. Martin

11/5/19

Grand Canyon, Native America, Uranium

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Victory! House Passes Grand Canyon Mining Ban Bill

Celebrating a milestone in the House for protecting the Grand Canyon from uranium mining, and looking ahead to the Senate.

10/3/19

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Energy

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Stakes Rise for Grand Canyon as Working Group Deliberates

The nuclear power industry is asking President Trump's working group to lift mining bans.

Blake McCord

08/27/19

Grand Canyon, Uranium

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It's Time to Close a Contaminated Uranium Mine Near the Grand Canyon

A long history of flooding in Canyon Mine near Grand Canyon National Park should prevent regulators from permitting its operation.

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