Published 2 years ago

Radioactive waste found at Missouri elementary school

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The school sits in the flood plain of Coldwater Creek, which was contaminated by nuclear waste from weapons production during World War II. The waste was dumped at sites near the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, next to the creek that flows to the Missouri River. The Army Corps of Engineers has been cleaning up the creek for more than 20 years.

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CTV News

Radioactive waste finding raises worries at Missouri school

Radioactive waste in a creek that meanders through part of suburban St. Louis has long been suspected of causing rare cancers and other health problems for residents who live nearby. Now, new studies suggest Coldwater Creek also has caused contamination around -- and perhaps inside -- a grade school.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Missouri elementary school to be closed after radioactive waste discovered

A number of residents broke down as they spoke about the high rates of cancer and other illnesses prevalent in the community

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Radioactive waste found at Missouri elementary school

There is significant radioactive contamination at an elementary school in suburban St. Louis where nuclear weapons were produced during World War II, according to a new report by environmental investigation consultants.

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

'Unacceptably high' levels of radioactive waste at Missouri elementary school prompt outrage

Parents at Jana Elementary in Missouri are furious at the school district for not being told sooner that radioactive waste was putting kids at risk.

2 years ago·United States

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Global News

Radioactive waste from WWII era found in U.S. elementary school, new report shows - National

The school sits in the flood plain of Coldwater Creek, which was contaminated by nuclear waste from weapons production during World War II.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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abc News

Radioactive waste found at Missouri elementary school

Environmental investigation consultants have found significant radioactive contamination at an elementary school in suburban St. Louis where nuclear weapons were produced during World War II

2 years ago·United States

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