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uranium enrichment, manufacturing these weapons is at the same time
a form of radioactive waste disposal. The munitions consist mainly of
uranium and a steel casing. Uranium is a radiotoxic heavy metal and
thus doubly poisonous. As an alpha or slow emitter, it is relatively safe
as long as it remains in “lump” form.
The problem, however, is that these missiles create extremely high
temperatures and produce aerosols when they impact a tank. The
resultant nanoparticles can enter the lungs and the bloodstream. They
are water-soluble and pose an enormous radiotoxic threat. Numerous
reports and studies verify that the use of depleted uranium munitions
was responsible for increased cases of cancer in war veterans and the
civilian population of the affected regions, as well as causing deformities
in infants.
Under international law, these weapons are prohibited because of
the indiscriminating damage they cause. They endanger the biosphere
by releasing nanoparticles into the air, which then spread. Being
water-soluble, these radiotoxic particles contaminate water beyond all
national boundaries.
Babies born severely deformed, but still
alive, in Afghanistan
(source: “Afghanistan after Democracy”
by Mohammed Daud Miraki, MA, MA, PhD)
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