Poisoned Pacific: The Legacy of French Nuclear Testing

After 159 test blasts, fragile coral reefs lie shattered, along with Polynesian hopes for independence. The Greenpeace "Rainbow Warrior" incident is only one example of how the French keep a tight rein on information about the tests and how they may be devastating ocean life and the health...

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Published in:	Bulletin of the atomic scientists Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 22 - 31
Main Author:	Danielsson, Bengt
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Chicago, Ill Routledge 01-03-1990 Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science
Subjects:	France Hazardous materials International Relations Nuclear accidents & safety Nuclear tests Nuclear Weapons Pacific Area Polynesia Radiation Radioactive materials Safety regulations Test Tests French Polynesia
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Summary:	After 159 test blasts, fragile coral reefs lie shattered, along with Polynesian hopes for independence. The Greenpeace "Rainbow Warrior" incident is only one example of how the French keep a tight rein on information about the tests and how they may be devastating ocean life and the health of the islanders.
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ISSN:	0096-3402 1938-3282
DOI:	10.1080/00963402.1990.11459794