Trump plan ends research on uranium mining near Grand Canyon

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) " U.S. scientists studying the effects of uranium mining around the Grand Canyon say they are lacking information on whether the radioactive element is hurting plants, animals and a water source for more than 30 million people.And they would not get to fully gather it if President Donald Trump's 2019 budget proposal is approved.The U.S. Geological Survey is leading a 15-year study meant to determine whether a 1 million-acre area surrounding the national [...]


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