The SEC also charged Retrophinâs former outside counsel and corporate secretary Evan Greebel with aiding and abetting certain aspects of Shkreliâs alleged fraud. In a parallel action, the U.S. Attorneyâs Office for the Eastern District of New York today announced criminal charges against Shkreli and Greebel.
OTC antiseptic iodine is more accessible than potassium iodide (KI) or iodine tablets, if there were an acute local radiation event. Please consider dietary consumption of seaweeds, especially kelp, which right now is probably the best idea for people that want to feel like they are doing something.
Alpha and Beta Shielding. While density remains an important characteristic for blocking alpha and beta radiation, thickness is less of a concern. A single centimeter of plastic is sufficient for shielding against alpha particles, as is a half-inch of paper. In some cases, lead is ineffective in stopping beta particles because they can produce secondary radiation when passing through elements with a high atomic number and density.