Fallout: Disasters, Lies, and the Legacy of the Nuclear Age

Exploring the intricate relationship between humanity and nuclear technology, Fred Pearce investigates the journey from atomic bombs to the challenges of nuclear waste management. He travels across various global sites, revealing the environmental and psychological impacts of nuclear accidents and the legacy of uranium. Pearce confronts pressing questions about the risks of nuclear power as a carbon-neutral energy source, the implications of radioactive waste for future generations, and the duality of nuclear technology as both a potential solution and an existential threat.