NATS-101 Introduction to Global Change
Writing Project by Stewart Dent
April 4, 2005
   POSITION ADVOCATED: Gamma rays are good
List of Negatives (against my advocacy):
Gamma rays emitted in nuclear explosions
Nuclear explosions tend to be highly destructive to people and property
Nuclear explosions would breakdown the society of those people remaining
Nuclear explosions would interrupt communication and cause electronic devices to stop working at least temporarily, including autos, planes, telecommunication, power grids, hospital power, etc.
Nuclear explosions emit alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation
Gamma radiation:
Is very short wavelength, ionizing radiation emitted from atomic nuclei, and can penetrate skin and organs
Can cause burns and cellular damage
Produces increased risk of cancer
Food irradiation might break down some vitamins
People are afraid of the concept of irradiation of food
Pilots and flight attendants exposed to more radiation than the average citizen (gamma illness)