The effects of mining for uranium are extensive. The final use of uranium in energy and weaponry production has effects that put the environment and public health at serious risk from radioactive leaks, emissions, meltdowns, and nuclear detonations, land clearing, the loss of animal diversity, the soil or could also effect water contamination, then releases dangerous gasses like carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, methane, or carbon dioxide 

Some issues at the ranger uranium mine shows the significant risks to the environment and human health due to the release of emission to the atmosphere, the spreading of dust by wind, and the leaching of heavy metals and arsenic into the water.