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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

Greenland might open a vast rare earth deposit to mining. Locals say it could destroy their way of life

Narsaq, Greenland faces conflict with mining interests amid its close-knit, nature-focused lifestyle.
The town's fate may hinge on an ongoing legal dispute over rare earth and uranium mining.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Contamination threatens the last source of clean groundwater in west New Mexico - High Country News

The article highlights the lingering effects of uranium mining on a community in New Mexico, forcing residents to confront environmental contamination.
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fromtime.com
3 months ago

Mongolia's Prime Minister Talks Becoming a Uranium Producer, Gladhanding Putin, and Navigating Trump 2.0

Mongolia's first uranium mine marks a significant economic and environmental milestone alongside global climate ambitions.
The deal with Orano presents both opportunities and geopolitical challenges for Mongolia.
Miscellaneous
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News

The EPA's decision to remove radioactive waste from Navajo Nation significantly impacts Indigenous communities, marking a crucial step toward environmental justice.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Navajo, Arizona attorney general question safety of newly reopened uranium mine

Uranium mining is increasing in the U.S., raising safety concerns among Native tribes and officials, especially near culturally significant areas like the Grand Canyon.
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