Uranium mining is experiencing a revival due to increased demand for nuclear power as a clean energy source.

• The price of uranium has doubled since last year due to a push to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

• The U.S. aims to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 and lessen dependence on Russia and Kazakhstan for uranium.

• New mining projects are underway in the U.S. and internationally to meet the projected doubling of uranium demand by 2040.

Read more at the Yale Environment 360 website.