Wed. 10/27 - Permafrost Thaw May Unleash Radioactive Waste & Bacteria
It turns out that melting permafrost could unleash Cold War-era radioactive waste and millions of years old antibiotic resistant bacteria. Cool cool cool. Plus, a look back at when picnicking in cemeteries was a common past time––and not just for goths. And the annual drop of totally weird and probably disgusting candy cane flavors from Archie McPhee.
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We're now at risk of radioactive waste exposure thanks to melting permafrost (Mic)
Permafrost thaw could release bacteria and viruses (European Space Agency)
Permafrost Thaw Could Unleash Pathogens…
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