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Is a Little Radiation So Bad?

A new initiative aims to change the scientific stance the any amount of radiation increases someone’s cancer risk

By John R. Emshwiller and Gary Fields, WSJ, 8/12/16

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Study Finds Radioactive Waste at St. Louis-Area Landfill Has Migrated Off-Site
Latest research likely to intensify debate about threat posed by old nuclear material stored at dump

By John R. Emshwiller and Gary Fields, WSJ, 1/3/16

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Radiation Sensors in Major US Cities Turned Off Because They Don’t Work
Most stations run by EPA can’t monitor for beta particles in real time, prompting criticism; agency says monitoring for gamma rays is enough
By John R. Emshwiller and Gary Fields, 10/19/15

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