High rangeNuclear power plantsCoal fired power plantsUranium plants . It can occur due to nuclear plant malfunctions, improper nuclear waste disposal, accidents, etc.
The radioactive pollution is defined as the physical pollution of air, water and the other radioactive materials. The ability of certain materials to emit the proton, gamma rays and electrons by their nuclei is known as the radioactivity. The fuel and the coolant produce a large amount of pollution in the environment. The atomic reactors are also rich in the radioactive materials. There biggest problem is in their disposal and if they are not properly disposed they can harm the living organisms. If they escape they can cause a hell lot of destruction. The release of radioactive substances in the atmosphere leads to radioactive pollution. Only the radioactive wastes cause the radioactive pollution. Nuclear material is pure a … nd they are not the factor for causing radioactive pollution. The waste discarded improperly only causes radioactive pollution. The following causes the radioactive pollution in high rangeNuclear power plantsCoal fired power plantsUranium plants The above said power plants release radioactive wastes to the atmosphere.  53 Radioactive Pollution OPTIONAL MODULE - 1 NotesEnvironmental Chemistry 36 RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION n the previous lesson we have discussed the harmful effects of some heavy metals andhow to reduce these effects. In this lesson we will discuss about the radiations which arethe cause of radioactive pollution.  Radioactive pollution is highly dangerous when it occurs. It can occur due to nuclear plant malfunctions, improper nuclear waste disposal, accidents, etc. It causes cancer, infertility, blindness, defects at the time of birth; can sterilise soil and affect air and water. 2. Human Health: The decrease in quality of air leads to several respiratory problems including asthma or lung cancer. Chest pain, congestion, throat inflammation, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease are some of diseases that can be causes by air pollution. While there are many causes of radiation pollution (including research and medical procedures and wastes, nuclear power plants, TVs, computers, radio waves, cell-phones, etc.), the most common ones that can pose moderate to serious health risks include: 1 The general problems at nuclear weapons reactors are other examples of this type of sources of radiation pollution. 2  Even accidents from handling medical nuclear materials/wastes could have radiation health effects on workers. The release of radioactive substances in the atmosphere leads to radioactive pollution. Only the radioactive wastes cause the radioactive pollution. Nuclear material is pure and they are not the factor for causing radioactive pollution. The waste discarded improperly only causes radioactive pollution. The following causes the radioactive pollution in high range. The above said power plants release radioactive wastes to the atmosphere. During their release or transportation of radioactive wastes, the radioactive pollution occurs. Lasting Effects. In order to understand the magnitude of the harm of radiation pollution, basic information on how radiation works is provided in this initial section of our article. Energy, usually the electromagnetic form, or that emitted by the sun is called radiation or solar radiation. 1 2. 2  WHAT IS ACTIVE POLLUTION?• Radioactive pollution can bedefined as the emission of highenergy particles or radioactivesubstance into air, water or landdue to human activities in theform of radioactive waste. 1 3. CAUSES OF RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION• Production of nuclear fuel• Nuclear power reactors• Use of Radio nuclides in industries forvarious applications• Nuclear tests carried out by DefensePersonnel• Disposal of nuclear waste• Uranium Mining. 2  4. Causes of Radiation Pollution. The radiation pollution causes are various human activities, that add to natural radiation background (radiation produced everywhere in the Universe in absence of human activities). 1 The general problems at nuclear weapons reactors are other examples of this type of sources of radiation pollution. 2  Even accidents from handling medical nuclear materials/wastes could have radiation health effects on workers.
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