November 10, 2012: Study finds high rates of
systemic lupus erythematosus among residents in the vicinity of the former
Fernald uranium processing plant (Ohio)
November 5, 2012: Ongoing study investigates
possible link between uranium contamination at former Riverton uranium mill site
and high cancer rates on Wind River Indian Reservation (Wyoming)
April 5, 2011: No replacement homes for people
living on uranium mine waste dumps in Mailuu-Suu and Min-Kush areas
(Kyrgyzstan)
March 8, 2011: 200 homes to be demolished for
excess radiation at Areva's former uranium mine site in Mounana (Gabon)
February 19, 2011: Nuclear Regulator announces
relocation of informal settlement from radioactive mine waste dump in
Krugersdorp (South Africa)
December 10, 2010: Measurement confirms high
radiation levels in informal settlement built on radioactive mine waste dump in
Krugersdorp (South Africa)
December 8, 2010: Results of 120 years of mining
in South Africa: acid mine drainage, tailings seepage, settlements on
radioactive mine waste, and bricks being made from radioactive tailings
September 26, 2010: Niger citizens file class
action in USA against Areva
September 13, 2010: Study finds no increase in cancer
incidence among residents at former Homestake Grants uranium mines and mill
other than that attributed to mine work (New Mexico)
August 26, 2010: University of New Mexico
studies uranium exposure in Navajo mothers and infants
Appeals Court dismisses claims by former
Uravan residents who sued Umetco in suspected radiation-related illnesses
(Colorado)
Study: Increased likelihood of kidney disease
and diabetes among people who live close to abandoned uranium mines (New
Mexico)
ATSDR report finds Homestake uranium mill site is a
public health hazard (New Mexico)
Study finds higher cancer risks for
residents near former Monticello uranium mill (Utah)
Excessive concentrations of radioactive
substances found in vegetables grown near South African gold/uranium mines
Study finds no increased mortality among
residents near former Uravan uranium mill (Colorado)
Assessment of radiation exposure in the uranium
mining and milling area of Mailuu Suu (Kyrgyzstan)
Study finds no increased cancer incidence
among residents at former Monticello uranium mill site (Utah)
NAS recommends to examine whether Cold War era
residents of uranium mills should become eligible for radiation exposure
compensation (USA)
Residents living near former Grants uranium mill (New
Mexico) seek damages from Homestake
$41 million awarded to Cañon City uranium mill
residents (Colorado)
Aerial survey of abandoned uranium mines
identifies excess radiation areas in Navajo Indian Reservation (Arizona)
Issues at Jaduguda uranium mine, Jharkhand, India
Cleanup of 424 Monticello Vicinity
Properties completed (Utah)
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