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Fukushima caused mutant butterflies, say scientists [1]

Genetic mutations have been found in three generations of butterflies from near Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, scientists said Tuesday, raising fears radiation could affect other species

Publication Date: 
16/08/2012
Japan Today (Japan) [2]
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Japan [3], Radiation [4], Butterflies [5], Biodiversity [6], Hazardous Waste [7], Nuclear Power Plants [8], Nuclear Accidents [9]

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