Wed. 10/27 - Permafrost Thaw May Unleash Radioactive Waste & Bacteria

<p>It turns out that melting permafrost could unleash Cold War-era radioactive waste and millions of years old antibiotic resistant bacteria. Cool cool cool. Plus, a look back at when picnicking in cemeteries was a common past time––and not just for goths. And the annual drop of totally weird and probably disgusting candy cane flavors from Archie McPhee.</p> <p>Sponsor:</p> NetSuite, netsuite.com/kottke <p>Links:</p> We're now at risk of radioactive waste exposure thanks to melting permafrost (Mic) Permafrost thaw could release bacteria and viruses (European Space Agency) Permafrost Thaw Could Unleash Pathogens and Radioactive Wast...