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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 583, 2024
Innovative Technologies for Environmental Science and Energetics (ITESE-2024)
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Article Number | 04015 | |
Number of page(s) | 8 | |
Section | Microwave, Laser, RF, UV and Solar Radiations | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202458304015 | |
Published online | 25 October 2024 |
History of the impact of radiation on the environment: Hiroshima bomb
1 University of Baghdad/College of Education ibn Rushd for Human Sciences, Iraq
2 Faculty of Science, University of Kufa, Al-Najaf, Iraq
* Corresponding author: baraa.a@ircoedu.uobaghdad.edu.iq
The history of the impact of nuclear radiation on the environment, as illustrated by the Hiroshima bombing, reveals a multifaceted interplay of scientific, ecological, and ethical dimensions. From the historical context and immediate environmental consequences to long-term ecological effects and human health implications, the effects of nuclear radiation are pervasive. Comparatively analyzed with other nuclear incidents, case studies of affected ecosystems, and through education, ongoing challenges and opportunities toward nuclear technology are revealed. Moreover, it is through the echoes of past nuclear events that lessons were learned which until today guide current efforts on striking a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation plus ethical responsibility. The development of nuclear weapons, the instant horror of the bomb, and its lasting environmental effects underline how vital it is to have an all-embracing appreciation of nuclear technology's implications. While coming to terms with the legacy of Hiroshima, issues such as environmental conservation and public health should be placed at the forefront when discussing nuclear energy and weapons. It is through applying these historical lessons that we can work towards reducing such technological negatives to ensure a more environmentally viable future.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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