Radiation Exposure Environmental Contamination Side Effects
Radiation Exposure Injury Lawsuits. When the USS Ronald Reagan responded to Japan’s 2011 tsunami, many on board the craft were not advised that the ship’s desalination system was pulling in sea water that was being used for drinking, cooking, and bathing from near the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Those on the vessel and … [Read more...] about Radiation Exposure Environmental Contamination Side Effects
Handheld scanners can detect lead levels in soil near mining communities
Hand-held devices that can detect and measure the presence of lead contamination in soil are helping environmental researchers identify "hot spots" where contamination is highest and children should avoid to prevent serious health problems. According to a New York Times report on a new study from Columbia University, use of an … [Read more...] about Handheld scanners can detect lead levels in soil near mining communities
Exposure to herbicide atrazine could cause rare nasal disorder in newborns
Exposure to the common herbicide atrazine while a baby is still in the womb could cause the child to suffer a rare but potentially serious birth defect to their nasal passages, making it difficult for them to breathe. According to a ScienceDaily.com report on a study set to appear in The Journal of Pediatrics, exposure to the … [Read more...] about Exposure to herbicide atrazine could cause rare nasal disorder in newborns
NFS Nuclear Plant Blamed for Radioactive Contamination in Tennessee’s Nolichucky River
The Nolichucky River in Tennessee, located downstream from a Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) plant, is contaminated with enriched uranium. The radioactive material in the Nolichucky River was discovered last year by Michael Ketterer, a chemistry professor at Northern Arizona University who specializes in uranium contamination, according … [Read more...] about NFS Nuclear Plant Blamed for Radioactive Contamination in Tennessee’s Nolichucky River
