Will the Grand Canyon reopen for mining?

Published: Aug. 10, 2020, 9 a.m.

Since the late ‘60s, low demand and government oversight have kept the uranium at and near the Grand Canyon untouched. But a recent announcement from the White House put the spotlight on how the presidential election could reshape the future of the national park’s land. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.