Cole House
Research Question:How has the processing and distribution of uranium tailings from the Smelter Vanadium Mill affected the community of Durango?
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Thesis Statement:The distribution of leftover uranium tailings from the Smelter Mill has caused mass exposure to radon gas, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the world.
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Action Project Description:
For my action project I made a historical summary style video about the life of the smelter mill and the events that transpired around it. For my video I was able to interview Claudia Ecciele, a long standing resident of Durango who grew up less than half a mile from the mill. She was able to give me her perspective of what life was like while the mill was still in operation. I created this video to educate people in Durango about the mill and the issues we still face a community today.
