
Mark Lynas on Nuclear War
The Good Fight
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The Dire Reality of Nuclear War vs. Climate Change
This chapter examines the shifting perceptions of nuclear war as an existential threat compared to other risks like climate change and pandemics. It highlights the immediate devastation of nuclear conflict, particularly the concept of nuclear winter, and the potential catastrophic human toll and food scarcity that could follow. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for strategic food storage and production to prepare for such scenarios, while contemplating humanity's ability to recover from a nuclear disaster.
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