Black Mist at Emu Field: The Inconceivable Fallout of Nuclear Testing in Australia

25/08/2024 20 min
Black Mist at Emu Field: The Inconceivable Fallout of Nuclear Testing in Australia

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From 1952 to 1963, the British government, with the Australian government's assistance, conducted 12 major nuclear test explosions in the South Australian outback and off the West Australian coast. At the time and for decades after, the authorities denied, ignored and covered up the health dangers.