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Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered At Former US Nuclear Facility
The nest was located on a post near massive storage tanks containing liquid nuclear waste. Radiation levels in the nest were reportedly ten times higher than the limit allowed by federal safety regulations.
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Iran Says It Had Evacuated 3 Nuclear Sites That US Struck
US forces struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said late on Saturday.
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Iran Says "No Signs Of Contamination" After US Bombs 3 Key Nuclear Sites
Iran on Sunday said there is "no contamination" after the US bombed Tehran's three key nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
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Explained: Nuclear Contamination Risks From Israel's Attacks On Iran
Israel says it is determined to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities in its military campaign, but that it also wants to avoid any nuclear disaster in a region that is home to tens of millions of people and produces much of the world's oil.
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British Nationals Contract Cholera After Drinking Holy Water From Ethiopian Pilgrimage Site
A recent cholera outbreak among British nationals is linked to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia's Bermel Giorgis pilgrimage site.
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Nuclear Waste, Byproducts From World War II-Era Found In US Lake's Groundwater
The West Lake Landfill is one of several sites in the area that is contaminated by decades-old nuclear waste.
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Archaeologists Find Microplastic Contamination In Ancient Remains
The findings highlight the pervasiveness of plastic pollution, reaching even into the seemingly untouched layers of the past.
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Waste At Bhopal Tragedy Site An Abuse To Survivors' Health: Rights Panel
Tonnes of hazardous waste is lying at the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy site and delay in its disposal contaminates groundwater and soil, which is a "direct abuse" of the right to health of survivors and locals, NHRC chairperson justice (retd) said.
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Rights Body Urges Removal Of "Hazardous Waste" From Bhopal Tragedy Site
Tonnes of hazardous waste is lying at the site of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy and delay in its disposal contaminates groundwater and soil which is a "direct abuse" of the right to health of survivors and locals, NHRC chairperson said.
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Delhi Among Top 3 States With Most Contaminated Sites: Pollution Board
The national capital stands third on the list of states and Union territories with most contaminated sites, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
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Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered At Former US Nuclear Facility
The nest was located on a post near massive storage tanks containing liquid nuclear waste. Radiation levels in the nest were reportedly ten times higher than the limit allowed by federal safety regulations.
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Iran Says It Had Evacuated 3 Nuclear Sites That US Struck
US forces struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said late on Saturday.
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Iran Says "No Signs Of Contamination" After US Bombs 3 Key Nuclear Sites
Iran on Sunday said there is "no contamination" after the US bombed Tehran's three key nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
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Explained: Nuclear Contamination Risks From Israel's Attacks On Iran
Israel says it is determined to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities in its military campaign, but that it also wants to avoid any nuclear disaster in a region that is home to tens of millions of people and produces much of the world's oil.
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British Nationals Contract Cholera After Drinking Holy Water From Ethiopian Pilgrimage Site
A recent cholera outbreak among British nationals is linked to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia's Bermel Giorgis pilgrimage site.
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Nuclear Waste, Byproducts From World War II-Era Found In US Lake's Groundwater
The West Lake Landfill is one of several sites in the area that is contaminated by decades-old nuclear waste.
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Archaeologists Find Microplastic Contamination In Ancient Remains
The findings highlight the pervasiveness of plastic pollution, reaching even into the seemingly untouched layers of the past.
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Waste At Bhopal Tragedy Site An Abuse To Survivors' Health: Rights Panel
Tonnes of hazardous waste is lying at the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy site and delay in its disposal contaminates groundwater and soil, which is a "direct abuse" of the right to health of survivors and locals, NHRC chairperson justice (retd) said.
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Rights Body Urges Removal Of "Hazardous Waste" From Bhopal Tragedy Site
Tonnes of hazardous waste is lying at the site of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy and delay in its disposal contaminates groundwater and soil which is a "direct abuse" of the right to health of survivors and locals, NHRC chairperson said.
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Delhi Among Top 3 States With Most Contaminated Sites: Pollution Board
The national capital stands third on the list of states and Union territories with most contaminated sites, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
