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Debating the Future of Uranium Mining Near the Grand Canyon
11:26 - 17:06 (05:40)
A discussion about the impact of uranium mining near the Grand Canyon, with arguments both for and against the practice, and potential legislative solutions.
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Canada has the world’s richest uranium mine, the Cigar Lake Mine, which produced 13% of the world’s uranium in 2019.
11:26 - 12:41 (01:15)
Summary
Canada has the world’s richest uranium mine, the Cigar Lake Mine, which produced 13% of the world’s uranium in 2019. The US has mining operations in six states, with Wyoming, New Mexico, and Utah being the top producers.
ChapterDebating the Future of Uranium Mining Near the Grand Canyon
EpisodeHow Uranium Mining Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Arizona's Senator Mark Kelly and Kristen Sinema sponsored a bill to make the Grand Canyon ban permanent, which would protect the natural landmark that generates over $1 billion in tourism revenue for the state.
12:41 - 14:47 (02:06)
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Arizona's Senator Mark Kelly and Kristen Sinema sponsored a bill to make the Grand Canyon ban permanent, which would protect the natural landmark that generates over $1 billion in tourism revenue for the state. The bill was largely split along party lines.
ChapterDebating the Future of Uranium Mining Near the Grand Canyon
EpisodeHow Uranium Mining Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The public's perception of uranium is intertwined with its use for atomic energy and the Atomic Age.
14:47 - 17:06 (02:19)
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The public's perception of uranium is intertwined with its use for atomic energy and the Atomic Age. However, uranium has also been used for other purposes such as pigments and ceramic glaze.