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Leona Morgan

Diné Navajo community organizer with Don't Nuke the Planet and HALNO, advocating against uranium mining.

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Oct 2, 2024 • 26min

Uranium Mining in the Grand Canyon Region: Tribal sovereignty vs. nuclear energy in the climate crisis

Carletta Toulousey, a Havasupai tribal member, leads the charge against uranium mining near the Grand Canyon, advocating for clean water and air. Leona Morgan co-founded Hall Noh to combat nuclear colonialism in the Southwest. Taylor McKinnon from the Center for Biological Diversity highlights the dangers uranium mining poses to Indigenous communities and ecosystems. They discuss the clash between tribal sovereignty and nuclear energy needs, revealing how this fight affects the health of sacred lands and the future of water resources in the region.