The U.S. Department of Energy is building up the country’s strategic uranium reserve. That’s meant to provide a reliable supply of the material for energy and defense. Today on the news, we speak with a regional uranium producer on what the policy means for business. Plus, legislation to recognize same-sex marriage is back before the Navajo Nation Council. And later, our radio partners interview regional author Craig Childs about his new book, “Tracing Time: Seasons of Rock Art on the Colorado Plateau.”

// Show Notes:

// Photo: Energy Fuels’ White Mesa uranium mill. A company spokesperson says the current build-up of a federal uranium reserve will not likely result in new mining. Dom Smith/EcoFlight

// Mountain West News Bureau: Navajo Nation again considers legislation to repeal same-sex marriage ban
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2022-07-11/navajo-nation-again-considers-legislation-to-repeal-same-sex-marriage-ban

// KVNF: Craig Childs discusses his new book about rock art on the Colorado plateau
https://www.kvnf.org/2022-07-11/craig-childs-discusses-his-new-book-about-rock-art-on-the-colorado-plateau