Re: UK radiation jump blamed on Iraq shells

In article <x8KKf.31201$DM.3154@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
fd003f0606@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Fred Dawson) wrote:

Yet another DU fantasy
based on speculation and on non-peer reviewed research

"Alan" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0%2C%2C2087-2047373%2C00.html

RADIATION detectors in Britain recorded a fourfold increase in uranium
levels in
the atmosphere after the "shock and awe" bombing campaign against Iraq,
according to a report.

Environmental scientists who uncovered the figures through freedom of
information laws say it is evidence that depleted uranium from the shells
was
carried by wind currents to Britain.

Government officials, however, say the sharp rise in uranium detected by
radiation monitors in Berkshire was a coincidence and probably came from
local
sources.

The results from testing stations at the Atomic Weapons Establishment
(AWE) in
Aldermaston and four other stations within a 10-mile radius were obtained
by
Chris Busby, of Liverpool University's department of human anatomy and
cell
biology.

Each detector recorded a significant rise in uranium levels during the
Gulf war
bombing campaign in March 2003. The reading from a park in Reading was
high
enough for the Environment Agency to be alerted.

Busby, who has advised the government on radiation and is a founder of
Green
Audit, the environmental consultancy, believes "uranium aerosols" from
Iraq were
widely dispersed in the atmosphere and blown across Europe.

"This research shows that rather than remaining near the target as claimed
by
the military, depleted uranium weapons contaminate both locals and whole
populations hundreds to thousands of miles away," he said.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) countered that it was "unfeasible" depleted
uranium could have travelled so far. Radiation experts also said that
other
environmental sources were more likely to blame.

The "shock and awe" campaign was one of the most devastating assaults in
modern
warfare. In the first 24-hour period more than 1,500 bombs and missiles
were
dropped on Baghdad.

During the conflict A10 "tankbuster" planes - which use munitions
containing
depleted uranium - fired 300,000 rounds. The substance - dubbed a "silver
bullet" because of its ability to pierce heavy tank armour - is
controversial
because of its potential effect on human health. Critics say it is
chemically
toxic and can cause cancer, and Iraqi doctors reported a marked rise in
cancer
cases after it was used in the first Gulf conflict.

The American and British governments say depleted uranium is relatively
harmless, however. The Royal Society, the UK's academy of science, has
also said
the risk from depleted uranium is "very low" for soldiers and people in a
conflict zone.

Busby's report shows that within nine days of the start of the Iraq war on
March
19, 2003, higher levels of uranium were picked up on five sites in
Berkshire. On
two occasions, levels exceeded the threshold at which the Environment
Agency
must be informed, though within safety limits. The report says weather
conditions over the war period showed a consistent flow of air from Iraq
northwards.

Brian Spratt, who chaired the Royal Society's report, cast doubt on
depleted
uranium as a source but said it could have come from natural uranium in
the
massive amounts of soil kicked up by shock and awe.

Other experts said local environmental sources, such as a power station,
were
more likely at fault. The Environment Agency said detectors at other sites
did
not record a similar increase, which suggested a local source.

A MoD spokesman said the uranium was of a "natural origin" and there was
no
evidence that depleted uranium had reached Britain from Iraq.

http://www.bushflash.com/pl_lo.html

Alan

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Alan

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dark-eyed goddess, daughter of Justice,
you restrain the futile pride of mortals with your unyielding bridle and,
hating hurtful vanity, destroy black envy: below your wheel,
always moving but leaving no trace, the fortune of man turns.

Unseen, you come at once to defeat arrogance;
by your hand you gauge the span of life, and, frowning,
you scrutinise the thoughts of men, you always hold the balance.
Be merciful, hallowed judge, winged Nemesis, life's force.

We honour you, Nemesis, immortal goddess,

victory incarnate with wings unfurled, faultless,
sharing the throne of Justice; you resent human vanity
and banish men to Tartarus below"

Nemesis Peace Centre

http://www.veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk/protector.html

Abuse of Women and Children

http://theoriginalfirebird.blogspot.com/

Nemesis News

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The Fight For Freedom

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