Long Term Effects of Radioactive Pollution
Sundra Vigneshwar P.
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
E. Parameswari*
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Radiation burns, Radiation exposure, Radioactive effect, Radioactive pollution
Abstract
When radioactive materials are deposited in the environment, poses a risk to the ecosystem leads to radioactive decay, radioactive contamination. The radioactive materials' emit dangerous ionizing radiation like beta or alpha particles, gamma rays, or neurons into the environment. Nuclear energy has long been regarded as an excellent option to provide the electricity. It is capable of producing electricity without emitting greenhouse gases. But following a number of horrific accidents at nuclear power facilities throughout the globe, people are becoming increasingly aware that, if not handled wisely, nuclear power poses a pretty serious threat to our lives. Fortunately, functioning nuclear power facilities now have strong safety measures, making them much safer than they once were. However, they continue to produce tonnes of extremely dangerous waste each year, which is difficult to dispose of. The causes, impacts, and solutions to radioactive pollution are explained in depth here.
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