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Plan to examine health aspects of uranium mining

Uranium Mining in Virginia Symposium 11 March 2010

Appomattox Area Calendar  By Linda on 18 January 2010 Join Friends of the Earth for a Uranium Mining in Virginia Symposium in Richmond, VA. The goals of the symposium are to examine the health and socio-economic impacts of proposed uranium mining in Virginia.The conference will provide participants with information about experiences with uranium mining all over the world. Specific attention will be given to the water quality and quantity impacts of uranium mining, alternatives to uranium mining, health consequences of uranium mining to local populations, and new versus old techniques of uranium mining.

(Note: The conference will not focus on the pros and cons of nuclear reactors and power plants). For more information, please contact Brent Blackwelder, President emeritus, Friends of the Earth at 202-966-3451 or by email at “tbbackwelder @ yahoo.com” (remove quotes and spaces).Location TBD (near the State Capitol) Richmond, VA10am-5pm6pm receptionWho Should Attend?State And Local Officials, The Media, Concerned Citizens, Planners,  Those Living In Potentially Impacted Areas

Speakers:

• Doug Brugge, Professor of Public Health & Community Medicine at Tufts University
• Gordon Edwards Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility
• Manuel Pino Director of American Indian Studies, Scottsdale Community College
• Paul Robinson Research Director, SW Research & Information Center (N.M.)

Sponsoring Organizations:

• Friends Of The Earth
• Piedmont Environmental Council
• Sierra Club, Virginia Chapter
• Southern Environmental Law Center

Uranium Mining in Virginia Symposium

January 19, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1 | cancer, nuclear, radiation, radioactive, uranium