Unmaking the Bomb: Nuclear Waste and the Politics of Cleanup
Join us in Week 3 for a compelling lecture on “Unmaking the Bomb: Nuclear Waste and the Politics of Cleanup” by Shannon Cram and Britany Kee’ ya aa. Eichman-Lindley. They will delve into the environmental and indigenous community challenges of cleaning up nuclear waste to restore natural areas, focusing on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24
Where: Purce Hall 1 and Zoom: https://evergreen.zoom.us/j/83649852908
This talk, led by Associate Professor Shannon Cram and Britany Kee’ ya aa. Eichman-Lindley, poses a critical question: “What does it mean to clean up nuclear waste?” Focusing on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the discussion will cover the complexities of managing toxic materials and the administrative and narrative frames surrounding environmental cleanup efforts.
Shannon Cram is an associate professor at UW-Bothell, known for her work on environmental contamination and its impact on the body.
Britany Kee’ ya aa. Eichman-Lindley is an Alaskan indigenous islander, a Tribal Court judge, and an advocate for environmental and indigenous rights.
This lecture offers a unique opportunity to understand the intersection of environmental policy, indigenous rights, and the long-term impacts of nuclear waste. It’s a great space for anyone interested in environmental studies, policy-making, and indigenous advocacy.
