International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | Intermediate
What is IAEA ?
An international organization that oversees the peaceful use of nuclear energy, conducts inspections,
and helps prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
TOPIC:
Environmental Harms of Nuclear Tests
Nuclear tests have had severe and long-lasting environmental consequences, causing significant harm to
ecosystems and human health. The detonation of nuclear weapons releases enormous amounts of energy,
producing devastating effects on the environment. The immediate impact includes the destruction of
vegetation, topsoil, and the alteration of landscapes due to shockwaves and heat generated during the
explosion.
Country List
Japan, United States of America, Germany, Republic of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea,
China, France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Commonwealth of Australia, Dominion
of Canada, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Bharat, Russian Federation, Swiss Confederation, Republic of
Iceland, Kingdom of Sweden, Republic of Finland, Republic of Costa Rica, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of
Kazakhstan.
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