Since 1952, Sellafield has been dumping radioactive waste into the Irish Sea. This sea is now considered one of the most radioactive bodies of water in the world. Fish, shellfish, and sea plants in the Irish Sea contain substantial amounts of radiation. This is an environmental problem as well as a trade problem. Irish fishermen often catch mutated fish that can not be sold. The dumping of nuclear waste puts human lives at risk as well. Spray from the Irish Sea turns into radioactive dust, and can be found on beaches and in peoples homes.Increased rates of cancer have been reported on the east coast of Ireland and west coast of England. Refer to..www1.american.edu/ted/SELLA.HTM
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:13:04 +0000
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