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Radioactive Plutonium Found on Glaciers Raises Serious Environmental Concerns


Published on 2025-01-21 23:22:19 - MSN
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  • Glaciers Harboring Radioactive Plutonium Could Affect Ecosystems

The article from MSN discusses the alarming discovery of radioactive plutonium on glaciers in Switzerland, specifically on the Tsanfleuron Glacier. This contamination is believed to stem from the 1960s nuclear weapons tests, where plutonium particles were dispersed into the atmosphere and subsequently settled on the ice. As glaciers melt due to global warming, these radioactive particles are being released into the environment, posing significant ecological and health risks. The study, published in the journal "Nature Communications," highlights the potential for these contaminants to enter water systems, affecting both wildlife and human populations downstream. The findings underscore the long-term environmental impact of nuclear activities and the urgent need for monitoring and managing such legacy pollutants as climate change accelerates glacier retreat.

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