Radioactive pollution is the physical pollution of living organisms and their environment as a result of the release of radioactive substances into the atmosphere, especially during nuclear explosions, the testing of nuclear weapons, or the mining and processing of radioactive ores.
Sources: Nuclear power plant accidents, improper disposal of nuclear waste, and medical use of isotopes.
Effects: It can cause genetic mutations, various types of cancer (like leukemia), and immediate radiation sickness. Because radioactive isotopes have long half-lives, this pollution can persist in the environment for thousands of years.
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