This chapter discusses the long-lasting health consequences of above ground atomic bomb tests, including the release of radioactive material and irradiated soil. It explores the impact on local and indigenous peoples living in areas where uranium mining and bomb testing took place, highlighting the lack of occupational health measures and the ongoing efforts of scientists to mitigate health risks.
In the latest episode of Nature hits the books, writer and researcher Jay Owens joins us to discuss her book Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles.
Much like dust itself, Jay’s book travels the globe, looking at the impacts that these microscopic particles are having on the world, our health and environment, as well as exploring the role that humanity has played in creating them.
Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles Jay Owens Hodder & Stoughton (2023)
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