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Major Cleanup Plan Launched for Navajo Uranium Contamination

1/10/2025

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Federal and tribal leaders unveiled a comprehensive cleanup plan to tackle uranium contamination at the Quivira Mines site on Navajo Nation land. Beginning in 2025, the removal of over 1 million cubic yards of hazardous waste will span six to eight years, aiming to safeguard the health and well-being of Indigenous communities.

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Federal and tribal leaders unveiled a comprehensive cleanup plan to tackle uranium contamination at the Quivira Mines site on Navajo Nation land. Beginning in 2025, the removal of over 1 million cubic yards of hazardous waste will span six to eight years, aiming to safeguard the health and well-being of Indigenous communities.