Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
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.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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