This video will discuss the hidden threats that Europe's mushrooms may pose. First, you'll learn about cesium-137, a radioactive isotope that can be an invisible killer if unaware of it. You'll also learn about the mushrooms that pose the greatest and least risks, as well as ways to protect yourself. This video is only the first in a series; in future videos, you'll learn about other dangers. Enjoy!
Useful links:
German Geoportal: https://www.imis.bfs.de/geoportal/
EU Radioactive Monitoring: https://remap.jrc.ec.europa.eu/Advanc...
Contents:
0:00 - Introduction, dangers in Europe's mushrooms
2:31 - Mushrooms and radiation. Background. Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident
5:32 - Cesium 137 in Mushrooms, Berries, and Meat. What is the Danger? What are the Risks and Important Details.
9:52 - Radiation Doses. Measurement. Doses Dangerous to Humans.
15:07 - Radiation-Contaminated Zones in Europe (Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Great Britain, France, Poland, Finland)
19:21 - Mushrooms as Radiation Hyperaccumulators
26:39 - The Most Contaminated Mushrooms by Country
29:23 - Mushrooms with Average Radiation Levels (Bq - Becquerel)
31:22 - The Safest Mushrooms in Terms of Radiation
34:04 - How to Remove Radiation from Mushrooms
This video will discuss the hidden threats that Europe's mushrooms may pose. First, you'll learn about cesium-137, a radioactive isotope that can be an invisible killer if unaware of it. You'll also learn about the mushrooms that pose the greatest and least risks, as well as ways to protect yourself. This video is only the first in a series; in future videos, you'll learn about other dangers. Enjoy!
Useful links:
German Geoportal: https://www.imis.bfs.de/geoportal/
EU Radioactive Monitoring: https://remap.jrc.ec.europa.eu/Advanc...
Contents:
0:00 - Introduction, dangers in Europe's mushrooms
2:31 - Mushrooms and radiation. Background. Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident
5:32 - Cesium 137 in Mushrooms, Berries, and Meat. What is the Danger? What are the Risks and Important Details.
9:52 - Radiation Doses. Measurement. Doses Dangerous to Humans.
15:07 - Radiation-Contaminated Zones in Europe (Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Great Britain, France, Poland, Finland)
19:21 - Mushrooms as Radiation Hyperaccumulators
26:39 - The Most Contaminated Mushrooms by Country
29:23 - Mushrooms with Average Radiation Levels (Bq - Becquerel)
31:22 - The Safest Mushrooms in Terms of Radiation
34:04 - How to Remove Radiation from Mushrooms