Wildfires Could Release Radioactive Particles From Nuclear Sites
Expert(s): Christine Eriksen
Publisher(s): Yale Climate Connections
Publication Year: 2022
In this interview with Yale Climate Connection, CSS' Christine Eriksen explains that global warming and changing land use are increasing the threat of wildfires near nuclear sites. The wildfires could release radioactive particles into the air, intensifying the risk that contaminated smoke travels to other areas.