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 the country. Proponents of the bills...
Florida Lawmakers Propose Using Radioactive Waste to Pave Roads
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 health risk to residents. Phosphogypsum is...