The Complexities of the Uranium Boom

The chapter dives into the current uranium boom on the Colorado Plateau, questioning its sustainability and emphasizing the need for government support for the US uranium industry. It highlights the environmental and community impacts of uranium mining, discussing the risks, lack of community involvement in decision-making, and the negative consequences of contaminated sites. The conversation also includes efforts by tribes to resist uranium operations, monitor groundwater quality, and push for legal reform to protect areas like the Grand Canyon.