Your effort will help keep irradiation away from our food supply. It Irradiation creates new chemicals in food called radiolytic products. Irradiation destroys essential vitamins and nutrients, including vitamins C, K, E, and B-complex. No studies have been done to show that a long-term diet of irradiated foods is safe. Irradiation plants and the transportation of nuclear materials to the facilities pose environmental threats to workers and surrounding communities.
Irradiation differs drastically from sunlight and microwave ovens.
The U.S. Department of Energy originally promoted irradiation to transfer its store of cesium 137 a radioactive waste byproduct of nuclear weapons manufacture and nuclear power plants to the commercial sector. Tips for getting published Keep it brief and to the point. Aim for 150 words or less. Clear, concise language will get your point across and will make it more likely that others will read your letter. This will ensure that your letter lands on the proper person's desk.