Some Virginia lawmakers are poised to introduce legislation that would lift a 30 year ban on uranium mining. But a coalition of anti-uranium mining groups says the risks associated with the practice far outweigh the potential benefits. And as Virginia Public Radio’s Tommie McNeil reports, the coalition has launched a campaign to educate residents of the potential dangers.
Interfaith Group Opposes Uranium Mining
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