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Episode Synopsis
Investigative reporters Amy Cutler and Morgan Loew, alongside photojournalist Mike Williams, delve into the resurgence of uranium mining across Arizona, the U.S., and globally. The team explores the potential return of uranium mining near Phoenix's largest drinking water reservoir, Roosevelt Lake, and investigates abandoned mines in the Sierra Ancha Mountains. The discussion covers the history of uranium mining, the environmental risks associated with it, and the renewed interest due to rising demands for nuclear energy. Environmentalists and utilities debate the safety and necessity of mining in this critical watershed area, highlighting the tension between the need for energy and the imperative for clean water.
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