Radioactive Time Bomb in the Atlantic: 200,000 Toxic Barrels Threaten Millions
The Legacy of Radioactive Waste in the Atlantic Ocean For nearly half a century, more than 200,000 barrels containing radioactive waste have remained scattered across the Atlantic Ocean. These barrels are remnants of a time when it was believed that disposing of nuclear materials at sea was a safe practice. Between 1946 and 1990, European countries such as France and the UK engaged in this process, sealing the waste in asphalt and concrete. Today, these barrels lie thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface, resting in trenches that are approximately 13,000 feet deep and hundreds of miles off the French coast. Scientists have raised concerns about the potential impact of these barrels on marine life and human health. There is a risk that radioactive materials could enter the marine food chain, be absorbed by sea creatures, and eventually reach seafood consumed by millions of people. This could lead to long-term health risks, including tissue damage and increased cancer rates. A tea...