Tag: Uranium
Anti-Uranium Summit Sheds Light on Toxic Industry
Organizers in northern Arizona shared insight and knowledge about the revitalized uranium industry in the region and why they're demanding it be stopped.
Uranium Mining Permit Hearing in Black Hills Halted
A uranium mining permit hearing near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota was abruptly halted after opponents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the state violated their due process.
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Indigenous Spiritual Walk in Utah Protests Last Conventional Uranium Mill
White Mesa, UT — The White Mesa Mill was built in 1979 with plans to process uranium ore for 15 years. With the facility now well past its initial operational lifespan, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, other Indigenous tribes and allies continue their call for…
White Mesa Indigenous Community and Supporters Rally Against Uranium Mill
Salt Lake City, UT — On Friday, October 4, members of the White Mesa Ute community and supporters rallied at the Utah State Capitol against uranium transport and processing on Indigenous lands.
White Mesa Concerned Community and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe co-organized the rally…
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Indigenous Human Rights Hearing in DC Scrutinizes Uranium Industry
Washington, D.C. — Members of multiple Indigenous tribes testified on February 28, 2024 during a thematic hearing on the impacts of uranium exploitation on the human rights of Indigenous peoples in the United States. The hearing was held by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights…