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Atoms on the Range: Exploring Wyoming’s Nuclear Frontier
In the wake of World War II, Wyoming found itself at the forefront of a new mineral rush – uranium. This development would add another chapter to the state’s boom-and-bust legacy in mineral extraction, joining the ranks of earlier oil … Continue reading
Posted in energy resources, mining history, Natural resources, Nuclear energy, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged American Heritage Center Undergraduate Research Award, Archival Research, Chet Meeks Memorial Scholarship, Cold War, Environmental Impact, Nuclear Energy, Public Opinions, Regulations, University of Wyoming, Uranium Industry, Uranium Mining
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