radioactivity

California: 15,000 cancer cases could stem from chemicals in tap waterCalifornia: 15,000 cancer cases could stem from chemicals in tap water

California: 15,000 cancer cases could stem from chemicals in tap water

(CNN) A new study finds that drinking tap water in California over the course of a lifetime could increase the…

6 years ago
FPL Wins Battle to Store Radioactive Waste Under Miami’s Drinking Water AquiferFPL Wins Battle to Store Radioactive Waste Under Miami’s Drinking Water Aquifer

FPL Wins Battle to Store Radioactive Waste Under Miami’s Drinking Water Aquifer

Update 1/17: Environmental activists have started a petition urging Florida lawmakers to prevent FPL from storing waste underground. South Florida…

6 years ago
Fracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels’ shellsFracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels’ shells

Fracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels’ shells

Photo: The Elliptio complanate freshwater mussel, one of the two species used in the experiment. Credit: Westcott Phillip Elevated concentrations…

6 years ago
Groundwater Monitoring Reveals Widespread Radioactivity at Duke Energy Coal Plants​Groundwater Monitoring Reveals Widespread Radioactivity at Duke Energy Coal Plants​

Groundwater Monitoring Reveals Widespread Radioactivity at Duke Energy Coal Plants​

Data shows high levels of radioactivity at 11 of 18 plants Today is the deadline for coal-fired power plants to…

7 years ago