by ktech | Oct 8, 2023 | Environment, Florida, phosphogypsum
Two bills have been introduced in the Florida legislature that would allow the use of phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of phosphate mining, in road beds. This would be a major change in policy, as the use of phosphogypsum in roads is currently prohibited across...
by ktech | Oct 8, 2023 | Environment, gypsum, phosphogypsum
Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill that would allow the state to use phosphogypsum, a radioactive waste product, to pave roads. The bill has been met with opposition from environmental groups and the EPA, who warn that using phosphogypsum in roads could pose a...
