- Virginia has no rules for uranium mining, and with less than 1% of the state's general fund revenues going to enviornmental programs, it is unprepared to sufficiently look over the industry
- The federal government has little to none experience maintaining uranium mining in a wet climate
- If the public was to be exposed to the uranium and/or mining chemicals, the health dangers are as follows: lung cancer, bone cancer, luekima, birth defects, weakened immune systems, hormone disruptions, and damage to your DNA, kidneys, and liver
- Uranium mining would threaten existing businesses such as agriculture, tourism, and recreational fisheries (Tourism is how Virginia makes a lot of money)
- Environmental Risks: Roanoke River watershed was placed on the top 10 endangered rivers in 2011 because of the threat of uranium mining
- The costs to Virginia are almost double the benefits of a best-case economic scenario.
Studies of Uranium Mining In Virginia:
- There has been 1 peer-reviewed study of Uranium Mining (while the proposal was introduced to the House), which was funded by the National Academy of Science. They had the same concerns for the environment and safety of the people. Some of their concerns are as followed: "risks to water quality and that federal regulations are inadequate to protect public health" (See external links for the full report for the National Academy of Science).