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Fukushima’s tragic legacy—radioactive soil, ongoing leaks, and unanswered questions

Fukushima’s tragic legacy—radioactive soil, ongoing leaks, and unanswered questions

The ripple effects from one of the world’s worst nuclear catastrophes continue after a decade, with implications for human health and remediation efforts.
Marshall Islands folk artists suffer from cancers. U.S. nukes bear much of the blame

Marshall Islands folk artists suffer from cancers. U.S. nukes bear much of the blame

At least a dozen prominent Marshallese musicians have suffered voices damaged from thyroid disorders — a type of illness that increased in the Marshall Islands after residents were exposed to fallout from U.S. nuclear weapons testing.

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