9 Alarming Dangers of Nuclear Weapons

Are you aware of the dangers of Nuclear weapons or even Nuclear War? No one may want to think about it, but because nuclear weapons do exist all over the world there should be concern.

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1. Nuclear Waste

Did you know that the waste generated by nuclear reactors remains radioactive for tens to hundreds of thousands of years? This is according to greenamerica.org.They further add that Nuclear power plants are a potential target for terrorist operations, human error can lead to dangerous costly accidents, studies show increased risk for those who reside near a nuclear power plant, investments in nuclear plants draws funding away from investment in cleaner sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal, and going down the nuclear route would mean poor countries-that do not have the financial resources to invest and develop nuclear power would become reliant on the rich.

Speaking of accidents, I recall an employee accidentally pushing the “Missile alert button” as oppose to pushing the “test missile alert.” The people of Hawaii were urged to seek immediate shelter and that was not a drill. According to Washington Post this caused a wave of panic for thousands of people. I live in Michigan and I was on high alert from that. Think about it. We are human and we make mistakes, but what if it had not been a mistake? I could not fathom this.

2. Nuclear Accidents

There was a 2010 survey done that showed there had been at least 56 accidents at nuclear reactors in the United States according to en.wikipedia.org., They further added that the most serious of these was the Three Mile Island accident in 1979 and that before this incident four nuclear engineers resigned in 1976 stating that nuclear power was not as safe as their superiors were claiming. This is quite alarming to know.

3. How Many Nuclear Reactors?

As of May 2023, the United States has 93 operable nuclear power reactors, France, 56, China 55, Russia 37, Japan 33, south Korea 25, India 22, Canada19, Ukraine 15, United Kingdom 9, Spain 7, Sweden 6, and Pakistan 6.

4. Nuclear Attack

Newsweek.com emphasizes that the United States has a high nuclear stockpile of it’s own, that is designed to deter nuclear attacks on America. They further added that in July, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un claimed the United State is “In pursuit of military confrontation with his country and that his state’s nuclear war deterrent is also fully ready to demonstrate its absolute power.”

5. Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Did you know that on January 22, 2021 the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force as the first instrument of international humanitarian law to mitigate the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of using and testing nuclear weapons. Yes this is talked about at irc.org., They further added that 51 countries across the world have ratified or acceded to the treaty.

6. Russia

Ucsusa.org., mentions that Russian arsenal contains-6,000 warheads, 1,584 of which are deployed; combined with the United States accounts for more than 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons. Left unchecked these and other tensions could lead to an arms race and make nuclear conflict more likely, especially in times of crisis.

7. China

Ucsusa.org., also mentions that China developed nuclear weapons during the Cold War and has since maintained a relatively modest arsenal of an estimated 350 warheads. They further added that unlike the United States, China does not keep its missiles on high alert.

8. What To Do During a Nuclear Threat

If a nuclear bomb was dropped in your city do you know what to do?  This is not something that you want to think about, but when the recent Pandemic hit the world people had no choice, but to deal with it and survive the best that they could. Insider.com states that if a nuke hits close by, there is nothing you can do and that the initial impact would likely instantly kill them if a thousand of the device were to hit a highly built-up area. That in itself does not sound too encouraging.

They do give further instructions though such as dropping to the ground with your face down and your hands tucked under your body, do not stare directly at the blast, cover your face with a towel or piece of clothing, don’t seek shelter in your car, find a brick or concrete building, don’t stand near windows once indoors, take a shower as soon as possible, don’t use conditioner after you shampoo, seal away contaminated clothes, don’t search for your family members right away, don’t eat unpackaged food or food that was left outside, and listen to the radio for instructions. Now prayerfully, you will not have to go through anything like this, because the Pandemic in itself was a rude awakening for many. Those that were religious and those that were not. There were many deaths from the young people to the old. It was so sad to see many died without having a loved one by their side, because COVID was so contagious and there was not antidote at the time.

9. Alternatives to Nuclear Power

Thorium produces less waste and is safer than uranium, solar energy is inexhaustible being the best alternative source of energy, and hydrogen burns clean according to nuclearabolition.org., They further add that it is three times more efficient than a gasoline powered engine.

Sources:

10 Reasons to oppose Nuclear Energy

 

Hawaii missile alert: How one employee ‘pushed the wrong button’ and caused a wave of panic

 

Nuclear reactor accidents in the United States

 

Number of operable nuclear Power reactors worldwide as of May 2023, by country

 

Is the U.S. Safe from Nuclear Attack?

 

Why does the Nuclear Ban Treaty matter?

 

Nuclear Weapons Worldwide

 If a nuclear bomb is dropped on your city, here is what you should (and shouldn’t) do to increase your chance of staying alive

 

Nuclear Abolition

http://www.nuclearabolition.org/4-great-alternatives-nuclear-power/

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