Climate risks by radioactive krypton-85 from nuclear fission. Atmospheric-electrical and air-chemical effects of ionizing radiation in the atmosphere

by Paul Langley, 9 Nov 2015

”The study shows that krypton-85 from nuclear fission enhances air #ionization and, thus, interferes with the atmospheric-electrical system and the water balance of the earth atmosphere. This is reason for concern: There are unforeseeable effects for weather and climate if the krypton-85 content of the earth atmosphere continues to rise. There may be a krypton-specific #greenhouse effect and a collapse of the natural atmospheric-electrical field. In addition, human well-being may be expected to be impaired as a result of the diminished atmospheric-electrical field. There is also the risk of radiochemical actions and effects caused by krypton-85-containing plumes in other air-borne pollutants like the latters’ transformation to aggressive oxidants. This implies #radiation smog and more acid rain in the countries exposed. This study summarizes findings gained in these issues by various sciences, analyses them and elaborates hypotheses on the actions and effects of krypton-85 on the air, the atmosphere and the climate."

#Krypton85 #Weather #ClimateChange #NoNukes

https://inis.iaea.org/search/searchsinglerecord.aspx?recordsFor=SingleRecord&RN=26044629

Yes, I wrote a paper and did an in-class presentation for a Geography class about how humans were altering the ionosphere with Krypton-85. I got an "A+" on the paper, especially for my excellent citations. I don't post things just for the sake of "fear mongering" -- I post them to make folks aware of the true costs of #nuclear power. So yeah, I have actually read the papers -- and summarized the research.

#NoNukes #Krypton85 #Ionization #ClimateChange

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Climate risks by radioactive krypton-85 from nuclear fission. Atmospheric-electrical and air-chemical effects of ionizing radiation in the atmosphere

Klimarisiken durch radioaktives Krypton-85 aus der Kernspaltung. Luftelektrische und luftchemische Wirkungen ionisierender Strahlung in der Atmosphaere

Kollert, R., 1994

Abstract: [en] The study shows that krypton-85 from nuclear fission enhances air ionization and, thus, interferes with the atmospheric-electrical system and the water balance of the earth atmosphere. This is reason for concern: There are unforeseeable effects for weather and climate if the krypton-85 content of the earth atmosphere continues to rise. There may be a krypton-specific #greenhouse effect and a collapse of the natural atmospheric-electrical field. In addition, human well-being may be expected to be impaired as a result of the diminished atmospheric-electrical field. There is also the risk of radiochemical actions and effects caused-by krypton-85-containing plumes in other air-borne pollutants like the latters' transformation to aggressive oxidants. This implies radiation smog and more acid rain in the countries exposed. This study summarizes findings gained in these issues by various sciences, analyses them and elaborates hypotheses on the actions and effects of krypton-85 on the air, the atmosphere and the climate

#Krypton85 #NoNukes #NoWar #Nuclear #Ionization #ClimateChange #GreenhouseEffect #AcidRain #RadiationSmog

https://inis.iaea.org/search/searchsinglerecord.aspx?recordsFor=SingleRecord&RN=26044629

Krypton-85 pollution and atmospheric electricity

Atmospheric Environment
Volume 28, Issue 4, February 1994

Concentrations of Krypton-85 "have been greatly increased by nuclear reprocessing and weapons testing" [as well as nuclear plants]. Scientists believe that Krypton-85 will cause "Increases in conductivity will produce uncertain effects on atmospheric phenomena".

#Krypton85 #NoNukes #NoWar #ClimateChange #Nuclear

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/1352231094900418