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METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND MAIN INDICATORS OF RADIATION MONITORING OF THE ENVIRONMENT
The degree of migration activity of artificial radioactive substances in the environment is determined by the biogeochemical features of the landscape.
Shevchenko O., Dolin V.
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Assessment of air pollution distribution from radioactive sources and its impact on human health [PDF]
The paper assesses the concentration of gas aerosols produced as a result of radioactive sources emission. A Gaussian diffusion model is used for calculation of the particle concentration, and the Cs137 isotope is taken as an example of the particles.
Vulović, Aleksandra +3 more
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Why Do We Worry about Trace Poisons? [PDF]
Dr. Mazur relates how protests by the political left against nuclear tests and by the political right against fluoridation set the stage for Silent Spring to move the public toward being concerned about latent ...
Mazur, Allan
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TAMING THE TECHNOLOGICAL TYGERTHE REGULATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS -A SURVEY OF SOME CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES--PART TWO [PDF]
This article reviews the significance placed on environmental factors in nuclear plant licensing during -the 1960s, first considering the effect of recent legislation and the status of current controversies, and then briefly discussing proposals for ...
Davis, Joyce P.
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Associations between ambient particle radioactivity and lung function
Previous studies have suggested increased risk of respiratory diseases and mortality following short-term exposures to ionizing radiation. However, the short-term respiratory effects of low-level environmental radiation associated with air pollution ...
Marguerite M. Nyhan +8 more
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Radiation protection considerations on radon and building materials radioactivity in Near Zero Energy Buildings [PDF]
Recent updates of the E.U. Basic Safety Standards, stated in the Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM, are focusing on risks related to radon gas concentration inside dwellings and working places, as well as radioactivity of building materials.
Franci, Daniele +4 more
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During the normal operation of cooling towers in nuclear power plants, water vapor with a certain temperature is discharged through the outlet of the cooling tower, which mixes with the surrounding air. A portion of this vapor condenses and forms visible
ZHAO Dan +4 more
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Environmental Implications of the Health Care Service Sector [PDF]
This report analyzes the environmental effects associated with activities undertaken and influenced by the health care service sector. It is one part of a larger study to better understand the environmental effects of service sector activities and the ...
Davies, J. Clarence, Lowe, Adam
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In 2016, St. Petersburg Research Institute of Radiation Hygiene named after Professor P.V. Ramzaev developed a Program for the radiation risk communication management for the adequate perception risks associated with the use of various technologies in ...
G. V. Arkhangelskaya +6 more
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONS RELATED TO CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND PEOPLE’S HEALTH OUTCOMES [PDF]
The prolonging war actions in Iraq have given rise to cumulative increase in environmental pollutions across country. Areas which have been extensively polluted include air, land, water and the health infrastructure to a greater extend.
Sanarya B.A., Rabar M.H.
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