Radioactive pollution is dangerous because ... More information: Maxwell Omeje et al, Radioactivity distributions and biohazard assessment of coastal marine environments of niger-delta, Nigeria ...

Radioactive materials are found naturally in the Earth. But even so, saying an area is radioactive may conjure up images of ...

Eyes High doses can cause cataracts. Thyroid Radioactive iodine can build up and cause cancer, particularly during growth. Lungs Breathing in radioisotopes can damage DNA. Stomach Radioactive ...

All animal carcasses shall first be placed in a plastic bag and then in a brown paper biohazard material bag (e.g. a Kraft ... area using an appropriate radiation detector). When the radioactive waste ...