This discussion is about radiation and its impact on health in the workplace and in the general environment. Please watch the 12-minute documentary “WAKE UP” by David Bradbury (2011) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3shJ8I66Yyk.
For this discussion, please answer the following questions:
- What are three of the health risks to those working in uranium mines or those living near uranium mines?
- Do you believe nuclear energy is our best solution to reduce global warming? Please explain your thoughts and rationale.
- Beyond potential radiation hazards, what additional emerging occupational hazards do you foresee, and what are the challenges they bring about?
Provide explanations and support for your answers.