Virginia Municipal League 2010 Legislative (Uranium Mining)

Comment:  Sometimes we feel like the rest of Virginia does not care about Southside and the threat of uranium mining in our state.  Well, someone is paying attention to the problems of uranium mining! Thanks DL!

Virginia Municipal League 2010 Legislative:  Uranium mining

Uranium mining, milling and waste disposal of generated wastes poses health and environmental problems for
Virginians.

 If these uranium mining activities are permitted in Virginia, VML is concerned that radiation and other pollutants from mill tailings may occur, downstream water supplies may be contaminated, water supplies near uranium mines may disappear or be severely reduced, and the health and safety of uranium miners might be jeopardized.

VML supports the current moratorium on the mining and milling of uranium in Virginia until evidence demonstrates that it is safe for the environment and health of citizens.

Read more at:
http://www.vml.org/LEG/10LegPrgm/10LegProBro_Web.pdf