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

Bruce Gordon, EcoFlight

06/21/22

Grand Canyon, Uranium

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State Regulator Issues Canyon Mine Permit, Despite Risks

A uranium mine near the Grand Canyon’s south rim with a flooding problem got the go-ahead to continue operating.

Rick Goldwasser

06/15/22

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Native America

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U.S. Government Agencies, Tribes Back Grand Canyon Mining Ban

Interior and Agriculture officials testified before a Senate subcommittee last week, backing the bill to protect the Grand Canyon.

Rick Goldwasser

05/10/22

Energy, Uranium

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Outdated Mining Law Needs an Update

America has changed a lot since 1872, but our mining laws have not.

Tim Peterson, flown by EcoFlight

04/26/22

Bears Ears, Native America, Uranium

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Uranium Mill Near Bears Ears Still Violating Clean Air Act

If the mill can’t store Superfund waste lawfully, should it really be continuing to process and discard other radioactive wastes?

Tim Peterson

04/13/22

Energy, Uranium

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Where Does the U.S. Get Uranium?

The United States imports about 16 percent of its uranium from Russia, 22 percent from Canada, and 11 percent from Australia.

Blake McCord

03/15/22

Bears Ears, Native America, Uranium

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Bears Ears and the Radioactive Waste Dump Next Door

The White Mesa uranium mill threatens people and the environment a mile from Bears Ears National Monument.

Michael Quinn, NPS

03/10/22

Uranium, Energy, Grand Canyon

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Uranium off Critical Minerals List, for Now

After four years of being incorrectly classified as a critical mineral, uranium is finally off the nation's priority list.

K. Thomas, National Park Service

03/3/22

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Water

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Court Okays Uranium Mine Near Grand Canyon

The Canyon Mine case shows how difficult it can be to stop a uranium mine on public land once it gets its foot in the door.

EcoFlight

03/1/22

Native America, Uranium, Water

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EPA Halts Waste Shipment to Uranium Mill Near Bears Ears

The White Mesa Mill has been barred from accepting radioactive Superfund waste after violating environmental laws.

K. Thomas, NPS

02/3/22

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Water

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2022: Year of a Permanent Grand Canyon Mining Ban?

After more than a decade of bills in Congress, it's time to send a permanent Grand Canyon mining ban to the president's desk.

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