New uranium development banned at Grand Canyon National Park

One of the best things I've heard for awhile.   H.

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Salazar to block uranium mining at Grand Canyon for 20 years
Monday, January 9, 2012
Filed Under: Environment 
More on: arizona, grand canyon, ken salazar, nps, uranium
  

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is expected to announce a 20-year ban on new uranium mining claims near Grand Canyon National Park. 

The moratorium covers an estimated 1.1 million acres of public forest land near the park. Some of the land has been targeted for development. 

Tribes in the area oppose uranium development. 

Get the Story:
Interior expected to approve 20-year ban on new mining claims near Grand Canyon (AP 1/9)
U.S. to Block New Uranium Mines Near Grand Canyon (The New York Times 1/7) 

Related Stories:
Rep. Grijalva: Protect Grand Canyon from uranium mine (10/31) 
Editorial: Protect Grand Canyon from threats of uranium mining (6/30)
Editorial: Protect Havasupai Tribe from uranium mine exploration (03/09) 

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