Phosphogypsum, a solid waste byproduct from processing phosphate ore to make chemical fertilizer, contains #radium, which decays to form #radongas. Both radium and radon are radioactive and can cause cancer. #Phosphogypsum can contain toxic #heavymetals and other carcinogens, such as #arsenic, #cadmium, #chromium, #lead, #mercury and #nickel

Photo: Polluted waste from Florida's fertilizer industry is in the path of Hurricane Milton

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1185280180/florida-roads-radioactive-desantis-signs-law

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Florida moves forward on radioactive road material as Gov. DeSantis signs the law
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1185280180/florida-roads-radioactive-desantis-signs-law

Florida is another step closer to paving its roads with phosphogypsum — a radioactive waste material from the fertilizer industry — after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill into law Thursday.

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