An open-pit uranium mine in Uravan, Colorado.
Five experts from around the world will be in Richmond on March 11 to discuss the human, environmental and economic impacts of uranium mining during an all-day symposium. The scientists have witnessed first-hand the operations and impacts of uranium mines in the U.S. and around the globe, and have written extensively on issues of water quality, health consequences, economic impacts, and alternatives.
In their presentations, the experts will reveal the reality of uranive experts from around the world will be in Richmond on March 11 to discuss the human, environmental and economic impacts of uranium mining during an all-day symposium.
The scientists have witnessed first-hand the operations and impacts of uranium mines in the U.S. and around the globe, and have written extensively on issues of water quality, health consequences, economic impacts, and alternatives. In their presentations, the experts will reveal the reality of uranium mining impacts versus the rhetoric of the industry. The event is free and open to the public.
- WHEN: Thursday, March 11. Registration and breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Presentations 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reception will follow.
- WHERE: Richmond Center Stage, 600 E. Grace Street, Richmond
- WHO: Dr. Doug Brugge: Tufts University
- Dr. Gordon Edwards: Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility
- Manuel Pino: American Indian Studies, Scottsdale Community College
- Paul Robinson: Southwest Research & Information Center
- Dr. Rianne Teule: Greenpeace International
Goals:
- To examine the health and socio-economc impacts of proposed uranium mining in Virginia. The conference will provde participants with information about experiences with uranium mining all over the world.
- Specific attention will be given to the water quality and quantity impacts of uranium mining, alternatives to uranium mining, health consequences of uranium mining to local populations, and new versus old techniques of uranium mining.
Note: Find speaker bios here; the conference will not focus on the pros and cons of nuclear energy.
The symposium comes at a time when the National Academy of Sciences is about to begin an 18-month study — as requested by the General Assembly — to determine whether uranium mining and milling can be done safely in Virginia. The purpose of this symposium is to help citizens further understand the many and complex issues at hand.
