A National Quest for Uranium Comes to Remote Western Alaska, Raising Fears in a Nearby Village

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By By Max Graham, Northern JournalJun 18, 2025, 1:00 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
Demand for low-carbon nuclear energy could boost uranium prospects on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula. But residents of the small village of Elim fear a mine would pollute the river they depend on. By Max Graham, Northern Journal This story was published in partnership with Northern Journal and is the second in a…

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