Green | October 18, 2008 | 12 comments

Environmental exploitation of the Navajo nation

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJpPYZGDhMk

JanforGore
'Mother Earth, I am your child.' The environmental exploitation of the lands of the Southwest and the Navajo nation is a crime by this government. And it will continue regardless of who is president after this 'election' because the environmental exploitation is what allows them to ascend to the throne in Washington DC with the dollars of the fossil fuel and nuclear industries. They have no real respect for this Earth or the understanding of the spiritual connection the Navajo and others have to her. That is why the environment is not and should not be a partisan political issue. That is why we have to oppose politicians who are silent and those who only give lip service to doing anything to remedy this crime regardless of party. However, that seems hard to do with a population in this country that also places so much emphasis on party loyalty above all else. The Navajo do not know of such distinctions. All they want is to be able to cherish and revere Mother Earth and drink her water, breathe her air, and work her land without the threat of toxic waste and desecration. They understand what true freedom is about.
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  • Validatore
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      Validatore  

    • The irony of this article is that its theme is more than 500 years old.

      If I had more to contribute in the way of triumphant solutions, they'd be here.

      Wait, I got it. Guns. Yes, lots of weapons of every conceivable sort, and the readiness to confront the United States' military.

      Forgive my pessimism: the_dez

    • 3 years ago
  • the_dez
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      the_dez  

    • The reopening of uranium mines is AND was a horrible event!!!
      Many communities are still affected by the depleting uranium in milling towns and exposed abandoned mines on the reservation. Its so sad to see what have happened to retired miners and their families. I just hope enough support on and off the reservation can help stop the reopening and other openings of uranium mines on the reservation.
      I am Navajo.
      I'm so excited this is on Current!!
      Yeego!! Yeego!!!
      continue the fight!!!
      -des

    • 3 years ago
  • metalcookiesxy70
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      metalcookiesxy70  

    • i fully respect Navajo nation and continue to preserve the environment...no matter what the govwenment or fedrals have to say....it is my duty, and everyone's duty to respect the environment..

    • 3 years ago
  • Eat_Disco
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      Eat_Disco  

    • I Live in Santa Fe NM.
      The pit mining that has taken place on the navaho reservations is atrocious. Many of the rivers were contaminated by the contaminated rain water that escaped from these mines, Severally effecting the surrounding villages. Even the second hand exposure of the Navaho workers to their families had adverse effects. The problem now however is disposing of the waste. These giant canisters of waste pass by my house everyday. There have been a number of ridiculous solutions to this such as burying it in old salt mines, or the still active Area G of white rocks where waste is left under giant 200 yard long tents with nothing separating it from the ground, effecting our ground water. Now they are burying on the reservations to avoid regulations. It seems That our nuclear plight is far from over.

    • 3 years ago
  • Eat_Disco
  • JanforGore
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  • SeaJade
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      SeaJade  
    • Eat_Disco:

      Thanks for the link. I wanted to watch more - I hope they find ways to get the information out there - it all adds up. I often prefer to watch films (of any kind) that are without high end production values, but rather, infused with love, care and from the heart.

    • 3 years ago
  • SeaJade
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      SeaJade  

    • Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Earth: I too pray in honor of this sacred land and jewel Planet Earth. Yes, may we have clean water, clean air, and land that is no longer polluted. Gratitude for the legacy of this great nation of Navajo People!
      May all people come to understand we must be the nurturing caretakers of this land, not exploiters! The more we give, the more we receive!

    • 3 years ago
  • JanforGore
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      JanforGore  
    • Image

    • 10/06/2008
      New Mexico comments on uranium proposal

      SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The head of New Mexico's Environment Department is criticizing the federal government's plan to use a draft generic environmental impact statement for in-situ leach uranium mining in New Mexico.

      Environment Secretary Ron Curry sent a letter Monday to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission stating his opposition.

      Curry argues that a generic EIS would block the ability of residents to have meaningful involvement in the federal approval process for uranium mining facilities.

      He also said it would prevent an in-depth analysis specific to each in-situ leach uranium mining site in the state.

      The in-situ process involves pumping chemicals into groundwater to extract uranium from underground ore.
      _______
      A 'generic' EIS would in effect shut down the voices of the people who live here. It is absurd.

    • 3 years ago
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