UN SDG #6 Clean Water and Sanitation UN SDG #6
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Reducing Radioactive Contamination in US Water Sources
Radioactive waste is any pollution that emits radiation beyond what is naturally released by the environment. The waste can persist in the environment for thousands of years, making containment and disposal a major challenge. Accidentally released or improperly disposed of contaminants severely threaten groundwater, surface water, and marine resources.
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Reducing Radioactive Contamination in US Water Sources
Radioactive waste is any pollution that emits radiation beyond what is naturally released by the environment. The waste can persist in the environment for thousands of years, making containment and disposal a major challenge. Accidentally released or improperly disposed of contaminants severely threaten groundwater, surface water, and marine resources.
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Natural Resource Defense Council, https://www.nrdc.org/stories/water-pollution-everything-you-need-know
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