2023
DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2022.1099162
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Scientists warning on the ecological effects of radioactive leaks on ecosystems

Abstract: A nuclear leakage or tactical nuclear weapon use in a limited war could cause immense and long-lasting ecological consequences beyond the direct site of exposure. We call upon all scientists to communicate the importance of the environmental impacts of such an event to all life forms on Earth, including humankind. Changes to ecosystem structure and functioning and species extinctions would alter the biosphere for an unknown time frame. Radiation could trigger cascade effects in marine, atmospheric and terrestr… Show more

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“…Kebocoran nuklir atau penggunaan senjata nuklir taktis dalam perang terbatas dapat menyebabkan konsekuensi ekologis yang sangat besar dan bertahan lama di luar lokasi paparan langsung (Bonacic et al, 2023). Pernah terjadi kecelakaan atau kebocoran nuklir akibat dari PLTN di Fukushima pada tahun 2011.…”
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“…Kebocoran nuklir atau penggunaan senjata nuklir taktis dalam perang terbatas dapat menyebabkan konsekuensi ekologis yang sangat besar dan bertahan lama di luar lokasi paparan langsung (Bonacic et al, 2023). Pernah terjadi kecelakaan atau kebocoran nuklir akibat dari PLTN di Fukushima pada tahun 2011.…”
Section: Pendahuluanunclassified