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]
Bikini Atoll Testing
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]
FAQs About Bikini Atoll Testing
Bikini Atoll is part of the Pacific Proving Grounds in the Marshall Islands. The resulting radiation produced by atomic weapons tested in this area by the US after World War II has led to veterans and citizens developing serious health problems, both then and now. If you or a loved one served in the [Read More]
