The use of depleted uranium munitions has been fiercely debated, with opponents like the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons saying there are dangerous health risks from ingesting or inhaling depleted uranium dust, including cancers and birth defects.

  • Big Miku
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    52 years ago

    So what’s the difference between lead, tungsten, and depleted uranium? They all cause cancer and other symptoms, and both tungsten and depleted uranium must be decontaminated if the tank carrying them is destroyed.

    And from what I’ve read you will die of the toxicity before you will die of the radiation.

    • Grimble [he/him,they/them]
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      2 years ago

      So youre telling us there’s an even more deadly aspect than the radiation, and youre still defending this like your life depends on it, huh?

      I thought liberals had a rule against bending science to fit political agendas. Guess that’s another lie you tell yourselves

      • @[email protected]
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        12 years ago

        Depleted Uranium isn’t radioactive, really. U-238, stripped of all the U-235 (hence, depleted) is incredibly stable. While it is technically radioactive, it barely registers. So maybe learn what you’re talking about?

          • @[email protected]
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            12 years ago

            Your comment specifically said, “you’re telling us there’s an even more deadly aspect than the radiation” so I’m not sure what you’re on about my guy.