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fallout shelter
Nuclear disaster: How prepared are we?
Mushroom cloud
Mushroom cloud. Illustration by Jennifer Feng
Nuclear Weapons 101: Back to the Basics
The long term health effects of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are devastating.
Illustration by Etienne Cipriani
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Long Term Health Effects

International

From “Atoms for Peace” to “JCPOA": History of Iranian Nuclear Development.
From “Atoms for Peace” to “JCPOA": Iranian Nuclear Development
North Korea
How North Korea Got a Seat at the Nuclear Table (204)
France's nuclear future is uncertain.
Illustration by Etienne Cipriani
France: A Study of French Nuclear Policy after Fukushima

Short Films

A documentary about nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands.
Marshalling Peace
Marshalling Peace [Documentary]
An animated film about the Cuban Missile Nuclear Crisis.
Amalia
Amalia [Animation]
A narrative film about a victim of Hiroshima that haunts a uranium smuggler.
Hiroshima Girl
Hiroshima Girl [Narrative]

Energy

Stories about forgotten nuclear accidents
Illustration by Etienne Cipriani
Radioactive Accidents: The Forgotten Stories
A chamber for nuclear fusion powers the Earth
Illustration by Etienne Cipriani
Fusion Power: An unkept promise or a dream about to come true
The anti-nuclear movement is alive and well.
Illustration by Etienne Cipriani
Radiation and the Anti-Nuclear Movement

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All Articles

Students have been writing articles for K=1 since our inception. We cover everything from nuclear energy to the complicated politics around nuclear weapons.

All Films

From documentary to animation, we sponsor movies made by young people - all to raise awareness about nuclear issues. Happy viewing!

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Recent News

April 26, 2020

Chernobyl Anniversary and New Course at Columbia

As we reflect on the 34th anniversary of Chernobyl and its relevance to the current public health crisis, Prof. Emlyn Hughes is making plans to teach a new course in Columbia's summer session. The course will be entitled Chernobyl.