Imagine living in the shadow of a nuclear test site or near a nuclear accident area – this is the reality for downwinders, who face an increased risk of cancer due to their proximity to sources of harmful radiation. In this article, we will delve into the various aspects of radiation exposure, from understanding its
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Downwinders and The Fallout From The Nevada Test Site
Over the course of four decades, the United States Department of Energy conducted nuclear weapons testing. Sadly, the radioactive fallout from these detonations has impacted the health and welfare of people working directly in the site or living downwind of it. In this blog, we will discuss the purpose of the nuclear weapons testing, what
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A downwinder is someone who has been or is thought to have been exposed to radiation during and after nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site in the 50s and 60s. The radioactive material released from these tests is called “fallout” and it was carried by the wind hundreds of miles from the testing site.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Nevada Test Site: From Nuclear Tests to Environmental Impact
The Nevada Test Site is a historical and controversial topic, with its notoriety stemming from both nuclear tests and its aftermath on the people and the environment. Let’s learn more about the history of the Nevada test site, the environmental and human impact of those tests, and how people are still affected today. The Nevada
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