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Rocky Flats
Nuclear Guardianship
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What is the Rocky Mountain Greenway?
The Rocky Mountain Greenway is a proposed mountain biking path, intended to go through the previous buffer zone of the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant, which was officially shut down in 1989 after an FBI raid found severe violation of environmental laws.
Why is it dangerous?
The Rocky Flats site is still widely contaminated with plutonium particles, as well as other hazardous waste such as americium, beryllium, uranium, and radioactive lead among many others, and is not safe for public recreation. Plutonium exposure has been linked to a wide variety of health problems, including cancers, immune deficiencies, and birth defects.
Just three months ago, the Broomfield City Council voted unanimously to withdraw their participation in the Rocky Mountain Greenway project, and we urge other city governments to make the same commitment to protect public health and safety.
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