Scientists fear more lung cancer as radon is released from thawing permafrost
Russian research suggested that uranium currently trapped in permafrost could cause higher levels of atmospheric radon in the Arctic.
May 4, 2021
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Thawing permafrost could lead to an increased risk of lung cancer, researchers from the Federal Center for Comprehensive Study of the Arctic at the Russian Academy of Science have hypothesized.
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