| Applying radioecology in a world of multiple contaminants. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15795029 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper presents a review of the current status of radioecology and how it might be applied to contribute to a broader range of environmental pollution and contamination problems. In many respects radioecology is a unique and specialised branch of environmental science. However, radioecologists could be much more aware of the similarities and differences between their field and other fields of environmental pollution science. Areas of common interest described herein are exposure and risk assessment, and the problem of the bioavailability of potentially toxic substances in environmental media. It is concluded that radiometric methods and radioecological modelling methods can assist significantly with understanding and quantifying both these issues. The existence of multiple contaminants at many locations around the world dictates that assessment and remediation exercises should be carried out in an integrated fashion, as a partnership between scientific disciplines. |
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Authors:
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George Shaw |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of environmental radioactivity Volume: 81 ISSN: 0265-931X ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Radioact Publication Date: 2005 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-03-29 Completed Date: 2005-07-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508119 Medline TA: J Environ Radioact Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 117-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Imperial College London, Silwood Park Campus, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7PY, United Kingdom. gg.shaw@imperial.ac.uk |
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Animals Ecology* Humans Models, Theoretical* Radioactive Pollutants* Radiometry Risk Assessment |
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0/Radioactive Pollutants |
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