Nuclear Winter: Science, Politics, and Consequences

This chapter examines the collaborative T-TAPS report by American and Soviet scientists, focusing on the climatic implications of nuclear war and the concept of nuclear winter. It discusses the uncertain variables affecting predictions about environmental impacts, particularly on agriculture and ecosystems, while highlighting the historical and ongoing debates surrounding nuclear risks. The urgency for global action against nuclear escalation and climate change is underscored through the lens of the doomsday clock and its implications for humanity's survival.