2013-01:Die radioaktiven Risiken des Frackings
Die radioaktiven Risiken des Frackings
NukeNews Fracking is not only bad for climate as it is connected to releasing big amounts of carbon dioxide, and a threat to health and environment because of the toxid liquids used to flush out the shale gas, but also a risk due to the radon gas that might be released with it. Public Health England, formerly the Health Protection Agency, is preparing a report identifying potential public health concerns in connection to fracking - showing also the risks of radioactive emissions. PHE is evaluating the potential risks of radon gas pumped into people's houses as part of the shale gas stream.
Radon is considered the second-largest cause of lung cancer in the UK. An US report has confirmed the concerns connected to Radon and natural gas coming from the shale mixing and traveling together to the customers. Additionally, the Norwegian environmental consultancy Det Norske Veritas identified radioactive waste contamination as a problem with fracking.
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