Uranium mining in the U.S. is rising due to high prices, prompting safety concerns from Native American tribes and local officials about mines near the Grand Canyon.
Biden's designation of the Grand Canyon monument bans new uranium mining to protect Native lands, reflecting both historical significance and a grim legacy of health issues.
The abandoned uranium mines on Navajo Nation, dating from the Cold War, have caused severe health problems, highlighting the urgent need for mining bans.
Navajo Nation's first lady emphasizes a moral obligation to halt uranium mining, recalling personal family tragedies tied to radiation exposure and mining accidents.
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