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150,000 tons of radioactive waste dumped in Atlantic decades ago now visibly leaking

Containers of nuclear waste deposited in the ocean in past decades are corroding and releasing their contents.

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What to know

  • 150,000 tons of radioactive waste dumped in the Atlantic Ocean in past decades is now visibly leaking from corroded containers.
  • The contamination presents environmental and health risks, though scientists warn against catastrophic interpretations.

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 12:59 AM ET
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    ScienceAlert reports radioactive waste containers oozing in Atlantic

    ScienceAlert publishes an article revealing that 150,000 tons of radioactive waste dumped in the Atlantic Ocean decades ago is now visibly leaking from corroded containers.

    “None of this means the waste is harmless – nor does it mean we're about to be overrun by radioactive crabs.”
    — ScienceAlert · source

    1. 2 outlets first by Yahoo, 1d ago · also ScienceAlert · read ↗

    • “None of this means the waste is harmless – nor does it mean we're about to be overrun by radioactive crabs.” https://www. sciencealert.com/150000-tons-o f-radioactive-waste-were-dumped-in-the-atlantic-decades-later-its-visibly-oozing # Nuclear # Oceans

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