Three more radioactive wasp nests were found at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, emitting radiation levels exceeding federal safety limits. The Department of Energy confirmed the nests were exterminated, bagged as radiological waste, and properly disposed of. The Savannah River Site is historically significant in the production of nuclear materials. While officials claim no leakage has occurred, experts express concerns over possible contamination spread in the area, highlighting the need for more thorough risk assessments related to radioactive pollutants present.
'This is an indicator that there are contaminants spread across this area that have not been completely encased and protected,' Mousseau said, adding that the latest discoveries 'indicate that much greater effort must be made to assess the possible risks and hazards of what appears to be a significant source of radioactive pollutants.'
The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed it is aware of the situation and stated that the nests have been sprayed, sealed in bags as radiological waste and properly disposed of.
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