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VICTORY! One of Americas most enduring national parks - the Grand Canyon - has been protected after a judge upheld a federal ban on new uranium mining in one million acres of public lands near the Grand Canyon. ejus.tc/1nHtwtA As hard as it is to believe, mining companies were eyeing 26 new uranium mines and 700 new exploration projects near this iconic park that would consume more than 300 million gallons of freshwater and threaten to contaminate the environment. Earthjustice attorneys represented Arizonas Havasupai Tribe and other conservation groups in court to uphold the ban, and were thrilled with the decision. Click SHARE or LIKE to celebrate the good news! TELL US >> Should iconic places like the Grand Canyon be protected from new uranium mines?
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:51:03 +0000

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