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Grand Canyon Uranium Mining

With hundreds of new uranium mining claims filed within just a few miles of Grand Canyon National Park, a proposed new law would close the area to mining development and prevent radioactive contamination from discharging into the park. (3:01)

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Oh sure!! We can trust the Industry Capitalists to manage contaminants associated with the extraction of resources, especially if we can't see it.

Posted by B Flat on October 31,2010 | 03:15 AM




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