What does an embargo on Russian uranium mean for Utah?

Last week, the U.S. banned the import of Russian uranium, which supplied over 20 percent of the country's fuel demands. Mines in the La Sal Complex south of Moab and at Pinyon Plain near the Grand Canyon have been ramping up production to meet domestic energy demands in response. Today we also hear from the Utah News Connection about fire weather in Utah. Plus, we hear from KSJD about a new law to repatriate sacred objects to Native American tribes. We finish off with a story from KUNC about Colorado River negotiations. - Show Notes - • House of Representatives Uranium Industry Report 2023 https://www.congress.gov/118/crpt/hrpt296/CRPT-118hrpt296.pdf • Salt Lake Tribune: Biden banned Russian uranium imports. Here’s why Utah will feel that. https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/05/15/bidens-ban-russian-uranium-imports/