[ RadSafe ] Fw: Uranium contamination

[Jerry Cohen]

Uranium is just one of the 92+ elements in soil.  Why choose it for such a study. Why not lead, cadmium, mercury, etc.  I would assume, that for some reason, U is considered to be an exceptionally hazerdous material to justify expenive remediation. I was trying to learn what that reason might be.
Jerry Cohen


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From: Jerry Cohen <jjc105 at yahoo.com>
To: Cary Renquist <cary.renquist at ezag.com>; radsafe <radsafe at radlab.nl>
Sent: Fri, March 19, 2010 8:14:02 PM
Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Uranium contamination


Does the existence of Uranium contamination in soil constitute a credible threat to heath and safety, or is this just another costly federal "feel-good" program? If such uranium contamination is really a problem, what should be done with the millions of tons of uranium in the oceanic coastal waters. We even allow children to swim in it. 
Jerry Cohen



________________________________
From: Cary Renquist <cary.renquist at ezag.com>
To: radsafe at health.phys.iit.edu
Sent: Fri, March 19, 2010 6:10:01 PM
Subject: [ RadSafe ] Argonne scientists seek natural remediation for uranium-rich sites

They are looking to understand and optimize the conditions under which
bacteria can 
transform U(IV) <soluble> to U(VI) <insoluble>

Argonne scientists seek natural remediation for uranium-rich sites 
Link  http://j.mp/b3AHAh


Cary
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Cary.renquist at ezag.com

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