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Moab History: The Revigator Water Jar

Moab Sun News3 years ago3 years ago

Radium-infused water for every home in America.

A black and white photo showing the aerial view of downtown Moab: compared to today, downtown in the 60s was much more sparse, though still impressive.
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Moab History: Downtown on camera

Moab Sun News3 years ago3 years ago

The uranium mining boom of the 1950s changed Moab tremendously, transforming the sleepy, remote city into a bustling, affluent boomtown. While a lot changed overnight, other facets of the town’s growth took time….

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Uranium: The mineral that put Moab on the map

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

Today, visitors to Moab marvel at the region’s wondrous geology: imposing arches, towering canyon walls, and arresting natural beauty inspire millions of travelers to visit annually. However, decades ago, it was a different…

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Living with environmental contaminants: Science Moab talks to researchers about how regional communities are impacted by chemical contamination

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

Both natural and man-made contaminants find their way into waterways and ecosystems throughout the Colorado Plateau. This week, Science Moab talks to Jonathan Credo, an MD-PhD student at the University of Arizona College…

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