Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, August 24, 2023
Posted: 24th August 2023
August 24, 2023
NUCLEAR RISK
Most Americans don’t know much about nuclear weapons. But they want to.
A recent survey revealed that Americans are fairly mixed in their views about nuclear weapons, write two foreign policy experts. Read more.
NUCLEAR RISK
Senate extends nuclear liability-limiting law without public scrutiny
A 20-year extension of the Price-Anderson Act passed the US Senate on July 27, 2023 without prior public hearing. It has yet to pass the House. Read more.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Scrap solution: Burning tires to mine bitcoin
Pennsylvania residents and environmental advocacy organizations have asked the state to reject a bitcoin mine’s petition to burn scrap tires, reports Bulletinclimate editor Jessica McKenzie. Read more.
Check out the Bulletin’s Oppenheimer collection
With the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer in 2023, renewed attention has been paid to the complicated life and legacy of one of history’s most famous scientists. At the Bulletin, the connection goes back to our founding.
NUCLEAR RISK
Respect for hibakusha, and hope in younger generations
As the memories of Hiroshima and Nagasaki fade further away, it is urgent for younger generations to learn more given the advancing ages of hibakusha, writes nonproliferation expert Masako Toki. Read more.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“In 2021, the National Guard spent 172,000 personnel days fighting fires, compared to about 18,000 personnel days in 2019.”
— Quil Lawrence, “The National Guard turns to firefighting amid worsening climate change,” NPR
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