radioactivity/earthworms

[Kjell Johansen <kjell.johansen@wepco.com>]

I just did the google.com search for >earthworms radioactivity> and here
is an example of one of the items that turned up at the following
website.

http://www.danwinter.com/yarrow/nukedust.htm

"Certain bacteria can transmute unstable radioactive isotopes into
harmless elements. Strong doses of rockdust nurture a bacteria
population boom, thereby enhancing transmutation activity to remove
radioactivity from soil. 

There's little scientific evidence of this. Yet, it occurs, and a few
scientists know this. As one appropriate example, Bechtel, world's
largest construction contractor, currently has a high-level science team
at Chernobyl. One strategy they're using is bacteria to consume and
neutralize radioactive elements -- a strategy successful with oil
spills, PCBs and hazardous chemicals." 

As with all such info, take it with a grain of salt and consider its
source.

Kjell Johansen
Wisconsin Electric
Milwaukee
kjell.johansen@wepco.com
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