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EARTH Magazine - radiation

Near the ghost town of Prypiat, Ukraine, the ruins of Chernobyl's reactor number four remain buried under 200 meters of concrete — the remnants of the worst nuclear disaster in history.

Media stories that granite countertops can emit dangerous radiation have sparked panic among consumers. But such fears are baseless, experts say.

Your Turn EARTH Poll

Who do you think should be responsible for monitoring underground coal fires?

Government agencies, including firefighting agencies
Private mining and engineering companies
Scientists and engineers in academia
No one - we should let them burn out
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