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199048 minPGdocumentary

Uranium

199048 minPGdocumentary

Miners face a significantly increased risk of cancer due to toxic and radioactive waste from uranium mining in Canada.

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Magnus Isacsson

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Miners face a significantly increased risk of cancer due to toxic and radioactive waste from uranium mining in Canada.

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Magnus Isacssondirector

Michael Riordonwriter

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Mariecast

Synopsis

Uranium mining occurs primarily on Indigenous land in Canada. Miners face a heightened risk of cancer due to exposure to toxic materials. Radioactive waste from these mining operations presents long-term environmental dangers. Traditional economic activities and spiritual practices of Indigenous communities are disrupted as a result of mining. The film questions why the practice continues despite limited understanding of uranium's risks. Directed by Magnus Isacsson, the documentary runs for 48 minutes.

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