Books

The Alchemy That Powers the Modern World

Sarah Scoles / Undark Dec 13, 2024 Two recent books examine the use and abuse of uranium and the costs of producing the vital minerals needed to fuel tomorrow’s technology. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Activism

We Cannot Be a Party to Uranium-Enrichment in Saudi Arabia

Daryl G. Kimball / Arms Control Today Oct 7, 2023 The Biden administration must commit to more stringent nonproliferation standards in the wake of recent comments and actions by the kingdom. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Africa

Niger: The Resource Politics of a Post-Colonial Revolt

Mohamed Kheir Omer / African Arguments Aug 17, 2023 The coup in Niger shows that, if Western countries do not rethink their Africa policies, Russia and its mercenary Wagner group to step in. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Environment

Biden Designates Baaj Nwaavjo I’Tah Kukven National Monument

Lyric Aquino / Grist Aug 10, 2023 President Joe Biden designates Baaj Nwaavjo I’Tah Kukven as a national monument, protecting Indigenous lands from uranium mining. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Is This the End of U.S. Interference in the Middle East?

By Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Jan 6, 2020 However Iran chooses to respond to the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, America's influence in the region is guaranteed to deteriorate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The U.S. Is Only Further Isolating Itself From Its Allies Over Iran

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Jun 18, 2019 Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Colin Powell, assesses the Trump administration's dangerous brinksmanship in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Iran Speeds Up Uranium Enrichment as Mideast Tensions Mount

NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jun 17, 2019 Iran says it will surpass the uranium stockpile limit set by its nuclear deal in the next 10 days. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bomb-Laden Drone From Yemeni Rebels Targets Saudi Airport

JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press May 21, 2019 There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the attack on the Saudi city of Najran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.K.’s Nuclear Dream Is Now Its Worst Nightmare

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Dec 16, 2018 Nobody knows what to do with a vast uranium and plutonium stockpile built up in the U.K. by reprocessing spent fuel. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Will the ‘Master Dealmaker’ Meet His Match in Kim?

JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Jun 9, 2018 President Trump is facing doubts from multiple corners as he prepares for Tuesday's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Open for Business: Lands Stripped From Utah Monuments

BRADY McCOMBS / The Associated Press Feb 3, 2018 For $212, anyone can stake a claim to land cut from federal protection by President Trump in December. But so far, there doesn't appear to be a rush to seize the opportunity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Democrats Used to Love Russian Oligarchs

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report Nov 17, 2017 The public impression is that the Russian oligarch connection to the U.S. is mainly a Republican affair. The truth is quite the opposite. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )