Nuclear Winter with Ann Druyan and Brian Toon
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Nuclear Warfare and its Catastrophic Echoes
This chapter examines the devastating impacts of nuclear conflict, paralleling historical extinctions caused by asteroid strikes. It discusses the atmospheric repercussions of nuclear detonations, such as the formation of smoke clouds that could lead to a global cooling phenomenon known as nuclear winter. The conversation also addresses the critical intersection of science and geopolitics, stressing the importance of public awareness and communication on the dire implications of nuclear warfare.
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