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Uranium Mining in Virginia Symposium

added 3.1.10

The public is encouraged to attend. 

Thursday, March 11, 2010
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Richmond Center Stage for the Performing Arts
7th and Grace St., Richmond, VA

Reception to follow for participants and invited guests.
To register, please call 804-644-0283 or register online.
 
On March 11, SELC and others are sponsoring a symposium in Richmond featuring world experts on the health and socio-economic impacts of uranium mining. 

Speakers will include:

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

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Public symposium scheduled for March

added 1.20.10

On March 11, SELC and others are sponsoring a symposium in Richmond featuring world experts on the health and socio-economic impacts of uranium mining.  Location of the symposium will be announced shortly.  The public is encouraged to attend. Confirmed speakers so far include: Gordon Edwards, with Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility; Paul Robinson with Southwest Research & Information Center; Manuel Pino with American Indian Studies, Scottsdale Community College; and Doug Brugge with Tufts University.

Virginia officials and the National Research Council (part of the National Academy of Sciences) are moving closer to finalizing a contract for a study on the potential impacts of uranium mining in Virginia. The scope of the study has been defined, while details about funding and timing are being worked out.  Visit the Virginia Coal and Energy Commission webpage for updates on the study.

In January, Virginia Beach said it plans to conduct its own study, specifically focused on potential impacts to water resources from the proposed mining in Pittsylvania County. Lake Gaston, a main source of the city's drinking water, is located downstream of the proposed mining site.

Scope of uranium-mining study approved

added 5.28.09

On May 21, the Uranium Subcommittee of the Virginia Commission on Coal and Energy has approved a scope of the scientific study to be undertaken by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences. Find the final scoping document and other information on the committee's website here.