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Exclusive: US to send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine (www.reuters.com)

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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.

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[–] usernamesaredifficul@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Ask them whether a miniscule chance of light poisoning is preferable to getting abducted

on what medical basis are you rejecting the established medical position on the severity of heavy metal poisoning.

[–] barsoap@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

You didn't read the article did you. Hint: Look for the IAEA quote.