State regulators ordered an investigation after discovering an archival document from 1980 that indicated 11,000 tons of potentially radioactive waste had been dumped at the Albany and Berkeley landfill.
Cabrera Services found 10 areas with elevated levels of gamma radiation—powerful electromagnetic energy that can penetrate human tissue and damage cells, raising serious public health concerns.
Despite being deemed hazardous waste, the landfill materials have led to the creation of unique outdoor art pieces, blurring the lines between reclamation and risk.
Gamma radiation is concerning as it can damage DNA molecules, significantly raising an individual's cancer risk, as emphasized by Daniel Hirsch from UC Santa Cruz.
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