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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.


Socioeconomic Study on Uranium Mining Released

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. 

Radioactive Rivers

Teaser image link to article Radioactive RiversMining 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. 

Video Highlights Mining Risks in Virginia

Teaser image link to article Video Highlights Mining Risks in VirginiaVirginia 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's Rush to Judgment

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. 

Failed French Uranium Mining—A Model for Virginia to Emulate?

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. 

Proposed Uranium Mining in Virginia

The background on proposals for uranium mining in Virginia. 

The Mining and Milling Process

Learn how uranium is mined and milled. 

The Consequences of Toxic Uranium

Uranium is toxic and harmful to our environment and health. Learn the dangerous effects from uranium mining. 

Water & 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. 

Uranium Mining Maps

Explore maps related to uranium mining. 

What Others are Saying about Uranium

View news articles, power point presentations, quotes, and in-depth resources about uranium mining. 

What You Can Do

Learn what you can do to help prevent uranium from being mined in Virginia. 

Uranium Subcommittee Votes to Allow Uranium Mining Study

(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. 

Presentations from the March 11, 2010 Uranium Symposium

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. 

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