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Uranium mining Canada; Health and Environmental problems (1980)

Auteur	M.Goldstick
Datum	1980
Classificatie	3.02.5.10/09 (CANADA - URANIUMMIJNBOUW)
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ABSTRACT

This report analyses the existing uranium mining situation in Canada with the 
perspective of pointing out and documenting some health and environmental 
problems. It is not intended to judge the industry as a whole, nor to compare it 
to other industries. Discussed are the following three major problem areas: the 
radiation and dust hazard to uranium miners, and their treatment by industry, 
government, and the medical profession; mill waste mismanagement; and the 
hazards of exploration. As well, for background purposes, an overview of the 
first and second exploration and mining booms is included.

The major problem documented in the report is that uranium mining can 
destroy the health of, and kill miners; and catastrophically affect the immediate 
surrounding environment, contaminating it forever. More specifically, two 
problems documented are: that there is no known method of stopping 
contamination from uranium mill wastes; and that Canada is currently experiencing 
a second uranium exploration and mining boom, with active federal and provincial 
government support and involvement.

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