« On met des déchets sur des cultures qu’on va manger » : comment des PFAS contaminent des terres agricoles
https://reporterre.net/PFAS-comment-ils-contaminent-massivement-des-terres-agricoles
#pesticides #poison #pollution #PFAS #déchets #contamination #agriculture #TerresAgricoles
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#WJARR / Omoniyi Gbohunmi Korede, Oluwaferanmi O. Akinyemi, Adeyemi Zaheed Oshilalu:
Environmental and ecological impact of radioactive waste disposal
https://wjarr.com/content/environmental-and-ecological-impact-radioactive-waste-disposal
#pdf: https://wjarr.com/sites/default/files/fulltext_pdf/WJARR-2023-0728.pdf
2023
#Atommüll #Bioaccumulation #Biodiversity #Contamination #EcologicalImpact #NuclearWaste #RadioactiveWaste #Remediation
The disposal of radioactive waste presents a significant environmental challenge, particularly concerning long-term contamination of ecosystems. This study investigates the impact of radioactive waste disposal on soil, water, and biodiversity, focusing on both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Radioactive isotopes can persist in the environment for decades, causing severe contamination and bioaccumulation in various species. Case studies of nuclear accidents, such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, provide insight into the long-lasting effects of radioactive materials on ecosystems, including soil degradation, groundwater contamination, and loss of biodiversity. This research examines the biological and ecological pathways through which radioactive contaminants spread and affect living organisms, with particular attention to food chain disruptions and genetic mutations in flora and fauna. Furthermore, the study explores advancements in waste containment, including geological repositories and waste vitrification, to mitigate these risks. The paper also evaluates the efficacy of remediation efforts in contaminated areas and presents policy recommendations for enhancing radioactive waste management. This research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the environmental risks associated with radioactive waste disposal and propose strategies for minimizing ecological harm and promoting long-term ecosystem recovery.
The Sound of #Contamination : All Analysed #Headphones on the Central European Market Found to Contain Hormone-Disrupting #Chemicals https://arnika.org/en/news/the-sound-of-contamination-all-analysed-headphones-on-the-central-european-market-found-to-contain-hormone-disrupting-chemicals#:~:text=Researchers%20discovered%20that%20nearly%20all,that%20mimic%20our%20natural%20hormones.%22
#BPA #bisphenol #health #Europe #EU
#santé #bisphénol
#Gesundheit #Kontaminierung
PRAGUE, 18 February 2026 – A landmark international study across five Central European countries has found hazardous chemicals in every single pair of headphones analysed, from premium models to cheap imports. Authors say the results reveal a systemic failure in consumer safety regulation acros...
Every NSW waterway contaminated with microplastics, study finds
" A state government study found microplastics in all 120 NSW estuaries sampled, with 19 per cent rated E for severe contamination. The Broadscale Microplastic Assessment of NSW Estuaries, conducted between 2021 and 2024, sampled 120 waterways, from remote rivers to urban estuaries." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/nsw-estuaries-microplastics-report/106458862
#Water #pollution #plastic #turf #packaging #NSW #runoff #rivers #contamination #wildlife #biodiversity #CoffsCreek #platypus #turtles
How food scandals are fuelling anxiety: ‘I feel like the whole planet is contaminated’.
Cadmium, pesticides, PFAS and other harmful substances permeate our food and contaminate us.
The report identified impacts to #speciesAtRisk, risks of #contamination of surface- and #groundwater, risks of #airpollution, and that the project did not properly consider #economicRisks in its evaluation (which may be significant for the agri-food sector in our region), while overstating royalty payments. There was no cost evaluation for the long-term treatment of #water (long after the coal mine would be closed) and dubious commitments for #restoration after #mine closure.
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