Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns

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Efforts to boost nuclear power in the U.S. West by increasing uranium mining are raising concerns among tribal communities about water safety due to the industry’s harmful legacy. Federal initiatives aim to reduce dependency on Russian uranium, but health and environmental risks linked to uranium mills remain critical issues.

Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.