Radioactive Contamination in the Arctic

Autori

• Stefan Kirchner

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• Diritto
• Letteratura giuridica

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The paper explores the challenges faced by reindeer herders in Northern Europe due to the lasting effects of the Chernobyl disaster, particularly the contamination of reindeer meat with cesium-137 from mushrooms. It examines the implications of increased radioactivity on their livelihoods and investigates whether reindeer herders can seek compensation under the European Convention on Human Rights. The study highlights the intersection of environmental issues and human rights within the context of Arctic reindeer herding.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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