Last week's environmental spill happened as the cleanup contractor pumped radioactive and chemical sludge from an old tank to a newer tank.
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Environmental radioactivity — is produced by radioactive materials in the human environment. While some radioisotopes, such as strontium 90 (90Sr) and technetium 99 (99Tc), are only found on Earth as a result of human activity, and some, like potassium 40 (40K), are only… … Wikipedia
Environmental issues in New York City — are affected by the city s size, density, abundant public transportation infrastructure, and location at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City also plays an important role in national environmental policy because of its size and influence … Wikipedia
environmental — UK US /ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmentəl/ adjective ► ENVIRONMENT relating to the environment: »Environmental laws are forcing American automakers to take electric alternatives to gas engines seriously. environmental damage/harm/pollution »The environmental… … Financial and business terms
Environmental issues in the Niger Delta — Key environmental issues in the Niger Delta of Nigeria relate to its petroleum industry. The delta covers 20,000 km² within wetlands of 70,000 km² formed primarily by sediment deposition. Home to 20 million people and 40 different… … Wikipedia
environmental works — ▪ civil engineering Introduction infrastructure that provides cities and towns with water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control services. They include extensive networks of reservoirs, pipelines, treatment systems, pumping stations … Universalium
Environmental impact of shipping — A cargo ship discharging ballast water into the sea. The environmental impact of shipping includes greenhouse gas emissions and oil pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions from shipping is currently estimated at 4 to 5 percent of the global total,… … Wikipedia
Environmental movement in the United States — In the United States today, the organized environmental movement is represented by a wide range of organizations sometimes called non governmental organizations or NGOs. These organizations exist on local, national, and international scales.… … Wikipedia
Environmental impact of the energy industry — Rate of world energy usage in terawatts (TW), 1965 2005.[1] … Wikipedia
Environmental and Resource Economics (ERE) — Infobox Journal discipline = Economics abbreviation = ERE publisher = Springer country = Netherlands frequency = 12 issues per year history = 1991 present openaccess = website = http://www.springer.com/economics/environmental/journal/10640?details… … Wikipedia
Environmental impact of nuclear power — Nuclear power activities involving the environment; mining, enrichment, generation and geological disposal. The environmental impact of nuclear power results from the nuclear fuel cycle, operation, and the effects of nuclear accidents. The… … Wikipedia
