Tag: Radiation

Trinity Nuclear Test’s Fallout Reached 46 States, Canada and Mexico, Study Finds

The research shows that the first atomic bomb explosion’s effects had been underestimated, and could help more “downwinders” press for federal compensation.

Scientists Say Fukushima Water Is Safe. The Public Isn’t Buying It.

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s final report declared the treated water from the destroyed nuclear plant had met its safety standards. Critics continue to demand more transparency.

$59 Million, Gone: How Bikini Atoll Leaders Blew Through U.S. Trust Fund

The Trump administration lifted spending limits on the fund, which aids descendants of people forced to leave the coral reef because of U.S. nuclear testing.

U.S. Wires Ukraine With Radiation Sensors to Detect Nuclear Blasts

The federal National Nuclear Security Administration is setting up an advanced network that can verify an attacker’s identity.