environmental radiation exposure Articles
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Radioactive waste buried beneath Runit Dome on Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands
In the early 1970s after extensive characterisation of fallout the US Pacific Proving Grounds located at Enewetak Atoll began rehabilitation in preparation for the return of indigenous people who were relocated during the Cold War. Cleanup entailed removal and collection of ∼545 GBq of contaminated topsoil, vegetation, and debris (concrete and metal) that was subsequently entombed within an ...
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What is Environmental Remediation?
Environmental remediation is cleaning up hazardous substances by removing, treating, and containing pollution or contaminants from environmental media like soil, groundwater, and sediment. This process is crucial for protecting the environment and public health by reducing the presence of harmful substances[1][2][3]. Remediation can involve various methods categorized as ex-situ (excavation and ...
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Air quality one of many risk factors for IVF
Pregnancy is a complex process in the best possible scenario - two people deciding to have a baby and conceiving naturally. Even then, many things can go wrong. There is truth in sayings such as “babies are miracles.” But what if a couple just doesn’t get pregnant? According to the CDC, infertility is a common concern in North America, affecting one out of every eight couples ...
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