
Depleted uranium shells are blamed for causing radioactive and heavy metal pollution and are used by Challenger tanks
Armed forces minister sorry for misleading MPs over depleted uranium
Rob Edwards, THE GUARDIAN , 14 November 2011
MoD urged to phase out use of depleted uranium weapons after armed forces minister admits review was never carried out

Dundrennan missile testing range, where depleted uranium ordinance was tested. The range includes farmland. Photograph: Murdo Macleod for the Guardian
Anger as depleted uranium shells to be test-fired again on Scottish soil
Rob Edwards Environment Editor, SUNDAY HERALD , 6 November 2011
HIGHLY controversial depleted uranium shells are set to be test-fired in Scotland again, the Sunday Herald has learned.