https://theconversation.com/expensive-dirty-and-dangerous-why-we-must-fight-miners-push-to-fast-track-uranium-mines-139966

The above link will provide information about potentially harmful practices of mining uranium when cutting corners to accelerate supply.

Understand the terrible environmental impact of abandoned uranium mines:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/27/human-rights-group-uranium-contamination-navajo-nation

And what should be done:

https://www.energy.gov/lm/defense-related-uranium-mines-program

The legacy in Africa:

https://theecologist.org/2018/jun/18/who-cleans-mess-when-australian-uranium-mining-company-leaves-africa

And then there is War – As the song goes “what is it good for? Absolutely nothing”

Abrams Tanks with depleted-uranium rounds. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warns such ammunition is “chemically and radiologically toxic heavy metal.” The Harvard International Review reports “Depleted uranium may pose a risk to both soldiers and local civilian populations. When ammunition made from depleted uranium strikes a target, the uranium turns into dust that is inhaled by soldiers near the explosion site. The wind then carries dust to surrounding areas, polluting local water and agriculture.”

Ralph Nader Newsletter, Aug 15th 2023