Monday May 4, 2009, 4:35 pm
Consultation of the tribes before development took place would be nice. We know "development" will be proposed. :(

Monday May 4, 2009, 4:37 pm
How sad..and such a shame these places are not cared for enough to save..
Thanks Kat..

Monday May 4, 2009, 4:53 pm
This is terrible and sad. Is there anything anybody can do to stop this?

Monday May 4, 2009, 6:46 pm
noted thank you

Monday May 4, 2009, 6:55 pm
Noted with sadness.Thanks,Kat

Monday May 4, 2009, 7:53 pm
This is a tragedy! The mining laws need to be changed and updated because this land belongs to native anericans. They should have a say in what goes on here!

Tuesday May 5, 2009, 1:46 am
First of all I think it is absurd that the mining law is still in effect! Second, I really wonder if we need to mine uranium at all?


Radioactivity

Uranium is radioactive and emits hazardous ionizing radiation
Uranium often occurs with radioactive isotopes of other elements such as radon (a dense gas), radium and polonium. The isotopes are related to uranium through a series of radioactive decays.


Toxicity

Like many other "heavy metals" such as lead and cadmium, uranium is toxic.

Combustion

Because it rapidly oxidizes, uranium is pyrophoric, that is it can rapidly self combust. The product of this combustion is finely divided oxides of uranium which can be readily inhaled or ingested.
Uranium tipped shells and rockets used in the Gulf war, in the Balkan conflict, and in Afghanistan appear to be causing health problems related to the radioactivity and toxicity of uranium.

Nuclear Fission

U-235 is said to be 'fissile' because it can undergo a nuclear reaction called 'nuclear fission'. During nuclear fission the nucleus is fissioned, or split, into smaller particles. This process releases large amounts of energy and is the basis of nuclear weapons and nuclear power stations.
Uses

Uranium is mined for several purposes. The most common uses of uranium are in nuclear weapons and in nuclear power stations. It has been used to produce nuclear weapons for more than 50 years and electricity for more than 40 years.

Tuesday May 5, 2009, 2:10 am
Say no to Nukes and Uranium! The Elite will not stop until they have drained the earth dry!

Tuesday May 5, 2009, 9:17 am
noted very sadly...thank you kat...appreciate it....it is cruel...

Tuesday May 5, 2009, 3:35 pm
This truly saddens the spiritual heart to know that man still does not honor Mother Earth. This is where we all live. Thank you for sharing about uranium and all those horrible things that happen due to nuclear weapons and in nuclear power stations.

Tuesday May 5, 2009, 4:32 pm
History repeats itself because people didn't listen the first time. There are many historic sites that are endangered. Working with the Heritage Alliance located in McMinnville, TN, I deal with saving history daily. This article shows to me how on a national level we need to educate our people in regard to history preservation. The greatest history "artifact" we have to preserve is the world around us including the sacred places of our ancestors. (Descending from Cherokee Indian and German-Swiss, I see this on two levels). We cannot rip the world open to take out its heart, claiming it is a necessary thing for our survival. If you destroy the world for your survival, where will you continue to exist, once the world is gone. The Bible six times in the Old Testament says to not remove the "Ancient landmarks which be in the land." there were reasons for that then and those basic rules still are valid today!

Tuesday May 5, 2009, 9:23 pm
Oh so sad!
Tx Kat.

Wednesday May 6, 2009, 5:53 am
They should move in and take it over. Bring it to the world. That is the only way they listen

Thursday May 7, 2009, 11:51 am
this mountain is called Tsoodzil in navajo,the color associated with is turquoise and the protector is The Mountain Lion.The name of this mountan translate to tongue mountain.The Navajo tribe recognize the power of the tongue.The uranium they're taking out is associated with lighting,when there is no more Uranium,the rains won't come.(Welcome to Navajo:101)