PhD Candidate, Australian National University
Jessica Urwin is a PhD student in the Australian National University's School of History. After completing a flexible double degree in arts and international relations at the ANU, Jessica pursued history at Honours and PhD level. Her research focusses upon the toxic legacies of Australia's nuclear history, rooted in imperialism and enacted upon populations across the continent.
Uranium mines harm Indigenous people – so why have we approved a new one?
May 02, 2019 17:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
Last week the federal government approved the Yeelirrie uraniam mine in Western Australia in the face of vigorous protest from traditional owners. This Canadian-owned uranium mine is the newest instalment in Australias...
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