In 2022, Cameco's wastewater discharges had significantly high concentrations of uranium

Cameco

Water Pollution

14: Life below Water14: Life below Water
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2022-03-25 - Impact Analyst Alex O. Apr 29th, 2024
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Globally, 380 billion m3 of wastewater is discharged annually1. Approximately 80% is released into the environment without adequate treatment significantly affecting aquatic ecosystems1. Mining poses perilous effects on water systems through erosi...

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Cameco

Water Pollution

14: Life below Water14: Life below Water
Written by
2022-03-25 - Impact Analyst Alex O. Apr 29th, 2024
Reviewed by

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