Listen "Finding Solutions for Uranium and Toxic Metals Exposure"
Episode Synopsis
The Western U.S. is home to thousands of abandoned hard rock and uranium mines that pollute nearby water, soil and air with radiation and create health problems in nearby communities. This episode of It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science explores the research of the UNM METALS Superfund Research Center working to measure toxicity, address remediation, and mitigate health risks for tribal communities living near abandoned mines.
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UNM project brings together diverse team to develop solutions to uranium waste in Native communities
A new look at Grand Canyon springs and possible threats from uranium mining
UNM College of Nursing Researcher Awarded Grant for Mine Dust Exposure Study
Honors College faculty member Myrriah Gómez awarded a Southwest Book Award for Nuclear Nuevo Mexico
Learn more about UNM METALS.
Read about related projects:
UNM project brings together diverse team to develop solutions to uranium waste in Native communities
A new look at Grand Canyon springs and possible threats from uranium mining
UNM College of Nursing Researcher Awarded Grant for Mine Dust Exposure Study
Honors College faculty member Myrriah Gómez awarded a Southwest Book Award for Nuclear Nuevo Mexico
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