Fallout

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The book delves into the complex eight-decade relationship with nuclear technology, highlighting key events from Hiroshima to Chernobyl and Fukushima. It examines the consequences of atomic energy, including secrecy, human error, and political negligence, revealing the dark legacy of nuclear waste and health impacts on communities. Pearce explores the hidden damages in Soviet closed cities and lesser-known disasters, while addressing the ongoing challenges of waste management and the dangers of plutonium stockpiles. This work offers a critical perspective on humanity's nuclear journey.