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Re: DU is/is not a problem?
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Thu, 17 Apr 2003 13:25:02 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> > *what* persistent health concerns?
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> > http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/templates/statements/statementDetails.cfm?StatementID=143
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> This [HM Government funded] report's author was on Radio 4 the other night. His
> study was a desk study; parts of which have been superseded by a UN report:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2884761.stm
A royal society update:
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Professor Brian Spratt, chairman of the Royal Society working group on depleted
uranium, said that a recent study by the society had found that the majority of
soldiers were unlikely to be exposed to dangerous levels of depleted uranium
during and after its use on the battlefield.
"However, a small number of soldiers might suffer kidney damage and an
increased risk of lung cancer if substantial amounts of depleted uranium are
breathed in, for instance inside an armoured vehicle hit by a depleted uranium
penetrator."
He said the study also concluded that the soil around the impact sites of
depleted uranium penetrators may be heavily contaminated, and could be harmful
if swallowed by children for example.
"In addition, large numbers of corroding depleted uranium penetrators embedded
in the ground might pose a long-term threat if the uranium leaches into water
supplies.
"We recommend that fragments of depleted uranium penetrators should be removed,
and areas of contamination should be identified and, where necessary, made
safe."
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More here:
Scientists urge shell clear-up to protect civilians
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,938336,00.html
Scott A
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