Understanding Radiation
Natural radiation is all around us. Manmade radiation benefits our daily lives in
many ways, but radiation can also pose risks. Our webpage explores this complex
and often misunderstood subject. Resources for journalists and teachers are also
provided.
NSC has also produced an activity
book for children about radiation.
EPA's RadTown USA
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites you to "Begin Your Radiation Education
in RadTown USA." RadTown USA (www.epa.gov/radtown)
is an animated, interactive website that provides basic information on radiation
in our world. It is a virtual community showing a wide variety of radiation sources
as you may encounter them in everyday life. Explore RadTown’s houses, school, stadium,
construction site, flying plane, moving train and much more. For more information,
contact Rafaela Ferguson at (202) 343-9362 or at
ferguson.rafaela@epa.gov. Send an e-mail
with suggestions or comments.
