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nuclear-risk
The threat posed by nuclear weapons and radioactive contamination as a new form of environmental and human hazard.
1 chapter across 1 book
Our Angry Earth (1991)Isaac Asimov & Frederik Pohl
Chapter 4
Isaac Asimov's introduction to 'Our Angry Earth' contrasts historical religious doom prophecies with the modern, scientifically grounded threats posed by environmental pollution and human industrial activity. He argues that unlike past warnings based on divine retribution, today's dangers stem from tangible human actions such as overpopulation, pollution, chemical toxins, and nuclear risks. The chapter emphasizes that while the situation is dire, it is not hopeless, and scientific understanding can guide mitigation efforts.