Michael Ketterer, a Northern Arizona University scientist and lead researcher, expressed disbelief at the plutonium levels in Acid Canyon, noting they were comparable to those found in the aftermath of the Chornobyl disaster. This shocking revelation was made during a study that found extreme concentrations of plutonium in soil, plants, and water near Los Alamos, New Mexico. He pointed out that the contamination was hiding in plain sight, raising serious concerns about public safety.
Despite the alarming findings regarding plutonium contamination, calls for action from the federal government have been dismissed. This neglect is particularly troubling considering the historical context of the Los Alamos area, where radioactive waste was dumped until 1963. Although remediation efforts were conducted, locals are frustrated that the region has been excluded from newly approved funding for those exposed to radioactive waste, highlighting ongoing public health concerns.
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