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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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[-] MoreAmphibians@hexbear.net 52 points 1 year ago

Depleted Uranium is definitely radioactive. It's depleted but there are still radioactive isotopes in it. It's relatively same to handle until it's fired and some of it turns to dust. The dust is both poisonous and radioactive. The toxicity of it is probably worse than the radiation but they're both still bad.

[-] ThereRisesARedStar@hexbear.net 28 points 1 year ago

The radioactivity is a problem its just like, not significant compared. Sorry my b

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