can someone please explain the EPA radiation gamma ranges 2 to 10

As I understand it MOST of these numbers are CURRENTLY only measuring cosmic radiation so that solar storms, and their impact, can be tracked. If a BOMB was detonated then these sensors would most likely detect any gamma radiation.

In any event, we really need more monitoring of alpha and beta particle emissions and which isotopes they are coming from. The threat from alpha and beta radiation sources is much higher than gamma (unless a bomb goes off).

The problem with monitoring alpha and beta radiation is that the energy levels they give off are MUCH lower than Gamma. This means equipment must be more sensitive or closer to the radiaiton source. Air monitoring of alpha and beta, in my opinion, is of limited use unless there is a major incident happening.

There NEEDS to be more monitoring of rain, water and food sources as these locations are bioaccumulators of radiation.

US Berkely is on the right track here. They are doing what EPA is SUPPOSED to be doing. It is almost unimaginable that with 100+ nuclear reactors in this country and many more around the world that the EPA does not have routine testing and table to look at. Other countries around the world are way ahead of us in this respect.

Germany even tests wild bore that are shot during hunting season for their levels of radiation. I assume this would be done when the animal is registered and before beign consumed. They have found, in 2011, animals with level that are too high to be safe to eat. This radiation came from Chernobyl almost 25 years ago.

I am also hoping to see something of a spreadsheet that could be developed to asses the potential bio-dose people will receive over time from all detected radiation sources and isotopes. Input detected levels of radiation on day 1 of all known isotopes. Since with have known potential RAD levels from KNOWN environmental levels (Sieverts, Curies, etc.) and their dose modifiers based on the isotopes, I would ASSUME someone has developed a spreadsheet to assess the potential cancer risk down the road.

This spreadsheet could make assumptions based on previous reports with bioaccumulatiuons in different food stuffs. i.e. Milk has 1000 fold increase in atomspheric radiation levels. Rainwater has a 100,000 fold increase, etc.

RADs from I-131 would be different from RADs from C-137 or S-90 based on half life.

This spreadsheet would be able to calculate the "risk" from these sources over time. We know that for each additional power increase in milivierts there is a corresponding increase in potential for cancer.

In the end this spreadsheet could have a weighting factor for previous history of familial cancer, etc. It would also help governments and the health care industry to asses the potential impact of exposure to these isotopes. It would list potential numbers of cancer victims in the future, the type of cancer (Thyroid, Bone, Leukemia, Etc.). This would allow for planning for future health care needs, preventative medicine, risk avoidance (Don't drink milk, rainwater, etc. for xxxx number of days, months, etc.). It would help farmers to decide what to plant and where in order to minimize bioaccumulation in the food chain. Maybe spinach is grown in Mississippi instead of California?

Why don't we have these tools already?