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MNN.COM›Earth Matters› Wilderness & Resources Assignment Earth: New uranium mining in New Mexico Read more: ASSIGNMENT EARTH, MINING After a dark legacy of radioactive contamination, plans to re-open uranium mines near sacred Native American lands raise fears for the environment and human health. (Video: Assignment Earth) You might also like: Related Topics: Assignment Earth, Mining Related Videos Kennedy: Coal companies subvert democracy Assignment Earth: Controlling dangerous chemicals Report slams safety at deadly Massey mine After mountaintops are stripped bare, only graves remain Comments Follow this conversation Add your comment View: All (0) Add your comment Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below. Log in or create an account     Enter your comments E-mail: Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post Follow this conversation Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article. The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our Terms of Use

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