NUCLEAR FILES

It's one of mankind's most extraordinary inventions, and certainly one the most dangerous threats to the existence of the human race. As to the long-term effects on the environment, no one knows for sure, but early data indicates they may be much worse than many previously thought - nuclear weapons produce ionizing radiation, causing disease and genetic damage in those exposed, and contamination in the environment. Arms reduction agreements, and an elimination of these weapons is now more elusive than ever...