Ionizing Radiation in our Environment Radiation has always been
a natural part of our environment. Natural radioactive sources
in the soil, water and air contribute to our exposure to
ionizing radiation, as well as man-made sources resulting from
mining and use of naturally radioactive materials in power
generation, nuclear medicine, consumer products, military and
industrial applications. Where does radiation exposure come
from? In this section you find information on our work for
protecting people and the environment from harmful and avoidable
exposure to radiation: