Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has approved a plan and committed to clean up the Northeast Church Rock Mine, the largest and highest priority uranium mine on the Navajo Nation. The cleanup will include removal of approximately 1.4 million tons of radium and uranium contaminated soil and will employ the most stringent standards in the country. The cleanup will place the contaminated soil in a lined, capped facility. The multi-year cleanup will be conducted in … [Read more...] about EPA to Clean Up Abandoned Uranium Mine on Reservation
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Understanding Radon Risks in Your Home
What is radon? Radon is a cancer causing radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. It is produced by the normal breakdown of uranium in the soil and rock, and it may be a problem in your home. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated that as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths are caused each year by radon exposure. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. … [Read more...] about Understanding Radon Risks in Your Home
