Virginia's Uranium Mining Moratorium
Learn about the risks associated with uranium mining in a humid climate like exists in Virginia and find out how you can help prevent the mining moratorium from being lifted.
December 19, 2011 PEC Press Release
A newly released study by Chmura Associates projects that "the adverse economic impact under the worst-case scenario is nearly twice as great as the corresponding positive impact in our best-case scenario." Find out more.
Mining speculators want to end Virginia’s ban on uranium mining this year--a move that could bring radioactive and toxic contamination to water supplies throughout the state.
Virginia residents detail the devastating risks that come with uranium mining and milling --risks to drinking water, air quality, farm products, fishing, tourism, and more.
Virginia Uranium announced that it is preparing legislation to lift the uranium ban during the 2012 session of the General Assembly-- before The National Research Council's study can be evaluated. Read more about the proposal and ongoing study.
Read a newsletter comparing uranium mining in Virginia to France-- and a recent study that discovered environmental contamination and hazardous safety conditions with uranium mining in France.
The background on proposals for uranium mining in Virginia.
Learn how uranium is mined and milled.
Uranium is toxic and harmful to our environment and health. Learn the dangerous effects from uranium mining.
Learn how water disperses waste from uranium mines and how contaminated water harms the health and well-being of citizens, communities and the environment.
Explore maps related to uranium mining.
View news articles, power point presentations, quotes, and in-depth resources about uranium mining.
Learn what you can do to help prevent uranium from being mined in Virginia.
(Richmond) The Virginia Coal and Energy Commission subcommittee studying the dangers and benefits of uranium mining met on May 21, 2009 in Richmond, and decided to proceed with a study to review the safety of Uranium Mining in Virginia.
In March, 2010, a symposium of uranium mining experts shared the following presentations. The program was put on in cooperation with Friends of the Earth, the Dan River Basin Association, PEC, Sierra Club, SELC, VCN, and VA Interfaith Power and Light.
