The dangers and consequences of atmospheric nuclear testing have long been a subject of controversy and concern. From the devastating effects on human lives to the potential environmental damage, these explosive experiments left a mark that will be felt for generations. While we may think of [Read More]
Compensation for Atomic Veterans
Nuclear Testing and Indigenous Communities: Impact and Resilience
Nuclear testing is one of the world's worst human rights abuses, causing indelible and far-reaching impacts on indigenous communities. They have forever lost their connection to their homeland, mourning for family, friends, and sacred cultural heritage sites. It is difficult for us to fathom the [Read More]
Learning from History: Lessons from Atmospheric Nuclear Testing
The impact of nuclear testing on our planet and its people has been profound, with effects that continue to resonate today. One significant site of such activities was Bikini Atoll, a chain of coral islands in the Marshall Islands. From 1946 to 1958, Bikini Atoll and its neighboring Enewetak [Read More]
What Is the Radiation Exposed Veterans Compensation Act?
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, has established a program of financial awards and healthcare support to veterans and other nuclear testing workers. Numerous individuals, known as Atomic Veterans, have been exposed to nuclear radiation between 1946 and 1958 at the Marshall Islands [Read More]
What to Expect from Atomic Veteran Compensation Programs
Between 1946 and 1962, the US conducted several nuclear tests. Several thousand military personnel were exposed to the harmful radiation that could have come from atmospheric nuclear testing, the cleanup of nuclear accidents, or other activities related to nuclear weapons. These personnel are called [Read More]
The Effects of Atmospheric Nuclear Tests
The mid-20th century was a period of intense nuclear testing, with several countries conducting nuclear tests as a part of their nuclear weapons development programs. These tests were mainly conducted in the atmosphere, underground, underwater, and space. An atmospheric nuclear test (ANAT) is a [Read More]