Reply To: Russian Tensions
DEPLETED uranium
What is being depleted?
What do the experts say?
https://www.iaea.org/topics/spent-fuel-management/depleted-uranium
What is the effect of alpha radiation?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_particle
However, I am a proponent of the precautionary principle and as there are legitimate questions about alpha radiation particles being inhaled or ingested by pregnant women with a risk of birth deformities, there is no pressing need to supply DU tank shells.
I have already linked to two articles on the general environmental damage caused by the war, and the risks to health are significantly higher with these.