Dose limits for man do not adequately protect the ecosystem.
As has been noted by both of our participants, it is interesting to see that their views approached agreement during the course of the debate. This is not altogether unexpected since the topic is on that has many facets. It is fair to say that protecting man is an appropriate starting point for the protection of other more, or less, radiosensitive life forms sharing the planet with us. That there may be special situations requiring attention has been recognized by both of our participants. That the ICRP recognizes the need for further work on this topic is encouraging for ourselves as well as the 'bugs and bunnies'.
Higley
K A
KA
Oregon State University, Corvallis OR, USA.
Alexakhin
R M
RM
McDonald
J C
JC
D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D017753:Ecosystem; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011874:Radiometry