The ecological relevance of current approaches for environmental protection from exposure to ionising radiation

Citation

Copplestone D, Howard BJ & Brechignac F (2004) The ecological relevance of current approaches for environmental protection from exposure to ionising radiation. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 74 (1-3), pp. 31-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2004.01.020

Abstract
This paper discusses the current approaches to environmental protection from ionising radiation from an ecological perspective, highlighting the need to understand fully what we are trying to protect. Ecologically relevant endpoints for environmental protection are discussed along with the need to integrate protection from ionising radiation with the approaches adopted for non-radioactive contaminants. A possible integrated assessment approach is outlined.

Keywords
environmental protection; ionising radiation; biota

Journal
Journal of Environmental Radioactivity: Volume 74, Issue 1-3