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Uranium mining and the Navajo people
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Uranium mining
refers to the extraction of
uranium ore
from the
earth
, which is primarily used
as
fuel for
nuclear reactors
and for the
production
of
nuclear weapons
. The process involves several phases, including exploration, extraction, milling, and
waste
management
.
Uranium mining
has historically been
a
controversial activity due to its environmental impacts,
health risks
associated with exposure to
radiation
, and the socio-economic implications for local communities.
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