Radioactive contamination

collecting and shipping specimens for laboratory testing by urine bioassay (Appendix 17a for distribution outside VDH, Appendix 17b for distribution within VDH). For clinical management and care of patients with significant radiation exposure or contamination (≥ 1000 times background), DRH may refer healthcare providers, through the LHD Director, to REAC/TS. REAC/TS provides 24-hour clinical consultation for the medical management and radiation monitoring of radiation victims. A REAC/TS…

available by prescription. Cesium is a natural metal element while Cesium-137 is a radioactive form used in an assortment of devices as a source to treat particular cancers. Thallium found in many minerals, remains…

area. “Streams polluted by the wastewater of fracking contained levels of contaminants that often exceeded federal guidelines for safe drinking water or aquatic health. Soil at the spill sites was contaminated with radium, a naturally occurring radioactive element found in brines, which chemically attaches to the soil after the spill water is released.” (UPI Space Daily, Par. 2) The wastewater that is present after the fracking process can be regularly contaminated with harsh chemicals, making…

natural radioactive elements in the earth; all of which are safe until overexposure. However, radioactive pollution is a harmful amount of radiation being emitted from a source. Radioactive pollution is caused by industrial accidents and human usage of radioactive materials contributes to the majority of radioactive pollution; for example, nuclear weapons have left the greatest amount of radioactive pollution in the Earth. Mining has also added to radioactive pollution; extracting radioactive…

station and disabled the reactor cooling system which causing core meltdowns and make reactors impossible to restart . This was compounded by hydrogen gas explosions and released large amounts of radioactive material into the air, and the releases continue to this day. The accident also released tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Fukushima accident triggered a 30-km evacuation zone surrounding the plant and can only be entered under government supervision. According to the Nuclear…

nuclear power plant that was in Ukraine, which at that time was a part of the former Soviet Union, exploded causing fires and it released 5% of the radioactive reactor core into the atmosphere (Institute, 2015). This accident caused the largest uncontrolled radioactive release into the environment that was ever recorded and large amounts of radioactive materials were released into the atmosphere for about ten days (Association, 2016). The Soviet authorities began evacuating people from the area…

energy is provided by the fossil fuels, coal, oil and gas.” Coal power plants are used near double the nuclear reactor percentage in the United States. Overall, using nuclear reactors more and replacing other fossil fuels will reduce pollution and contamination in the…

outline the possible risks that would be facing emergency responders after a specific disaster and what they might face (FEMA, 2002). For example, the guide describes the threat of radiation after a nuclear/radiological attack, or the threat of contamination after a chemical or biological attack. Additionally, there is the threat of…

plants, but to the surrounding people, and environment as well. With disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, many deaths have been reported, and the radioactive fallout poses as a health hazard for years to come. These areas will not be hospitable for life for hundreds of years to come, if ever. Another issue is the disposal of the toxic radioactive waste that comes from the process. Like the tragedies of meltdowns and fallouts, the waste if not disposed of/stored properly can account for the…

documentary “Radioactive Wolves” employs a multifaceted approach to emotional appeal and illustrates the emotional journey of wildlife reclaiming their habitat after the disaster. The narrative intertwines the stark reality of a post-nuclear disaster zone with the stability and adaptability of nature, specifically focusing on the wolves that have made the exclusion zone their home. With its sentimental storytelling and vibrant imagery, the documentary conveys its message about the…