Depleted Uranium and the End of the World as we know it?
Recently encountered this, which has given me pause. http://www.justmeans.com/A-Renewable-Energy-Teaching-Moment/31523.html Now, from what I understand about it, and from other sources I've seen, the DU issue splits along two lines: 1) those who have data, belief, testimonial, & anecdotal evidence that DU is toxic, pervasive, and a scourge on the planet. These maintain that those who use it in bullets (read: America) are callous, thoughtless criminals who will bear the responsibility of destroying a large swath of life over coming generations. 2) those who have data, belief, testimonial & anecdotal evidence that DU is "no big deal", no more harmful or radioactive than what your driveway contains and puts out on any given day. Now, for some background data, A primer on the issues at hand, as derived from this particular source: http://www.justmeans.com/editorials?action=readeditorial&p=30551 "Of course, when citizens here can consider the harsh realities
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