

Uranium mining returns to the Colorado Plateau
Feb 8, 2024
Uranium mining has resumed in the U.S. after 8 years, impacting the Grand Canyon. Topics discussed include uranium mining operations, government subsidies, legal battles near the Grand Canyon, risks to the environment and tribal communities, and the complexities of the uranium boom on the Colorado Plateau.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring Uranium Mining Operations and Business Diversification
04:52 • 5min
Government Subsidies and Uranium Mining in National Monument Area
09:41 • 3min
Legal battle over the Canadian plain mine near the Grand Canyon
12:59 • 2min
Uranium Mining Risks near Grand Canyon
15:05 • 11min
The Complexities of the Uranium Boom
26:08 • 17min