The Church Rock spill is the third largest radioactive waste release globally, after the #Fukushima disaster and the #Chernobyl meltdown.
https://sourcenm.com/2024/07/12/gathering-will-mark-45-years-since-the-largest-radioactive-release-in-u-s-history-hit-new-mexico/
A sign with a skull and crossbones that translates as ‘No uranium’ in the Diné language warns visitors near the Church Rock mining site in Navajo Nation. (Photo by Eli Cahan )
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Rock_uranium_mill_spill
#FirstNations #Navajo #uranium #ChurchRock #art #cartoon #illustration #EricJGarcia #ElMachete
Gathering will mark 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history hit New Mexico • Source New Mexico
It’s been 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history occurred at Church Rock New Mexico. Members of the Navajo Nation will gather on Saturday to commemorate the anniversary of the uranium spill.


