Evaluating natural attenuation for groundwater cleanup

Article Abstract:

A report discusses whether or not natural attenuation works and under what circumstances it should be utilized.

Statistical Data Included, Methods, Illustration, Water, Contamination, Decontamination (from gases, chemicals, etc.), Decontamination

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Cleaning up unexploded ordnance: technological limitations, cost uncertainties, regulatory disputes, environmental issues, and public safety concerns plague the transfer of military bases to civilian control

Article Abstract:

The remediation of unexploded ordnance (UXO) at former military bases is described as a lengthy and difficult process. The detection process is slow, and cleanup is dangerous due to the toxicity of UXO components.

Science & research, National Security, Dept of Defense, Military Bases, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, United States. Department of Defense

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Cleaning up the nuclear weapons complex

Article Abstract:

The United States Department of Energy faces the big task of cleaning up most of the groundwater and soil contaminated from toxins produced from 113 nuclear weapons facilities around the country, according to a report by the National Research Council.

Government domestic functions, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Pollutants produced & recycled, Nuclear Wastes, Reports, Nuclear industry, Powers and duties, United States. Department of Energy, National Research Council, Radioactive wastes

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