What a Nuclear Attack Really Means

The report examines the multifaceted impacts of a nuclear attack on a major city, specifically London, covering radiation, infrastructure collapse, and environmental damage, ultimately questioning the effectiveness of civil defence.

• The report analyzes the immediate and systemic failures following a nuclear attack on a major city, specifically focusing on radiation, the breakdown of law and order, and the loss of essential services including food, water, power, transport, and communications.
• The authors assess the enduring impacts of nuclear warfare, noting that the consequences extend beyond human casualties to affect the planet's natural environment.
• The scientific evidence presented leads the authors to question the fundamental validity of civil defence strategies in the context of nuclear war.

APA

Greene, O., Rubin, B., Turok, N., Webber, P., & Wilkinson, G. (1982). What a Nuclear Attack Really Means. Scientists for Global Responsibility. https://www.sgr.org.uk/publications/london-after-bomb

Chicago

Greene, Owen, Barry Rubin, Neil Turok, Philip Webber, and Graeme Wilkinson. What a Nuclear Attack Really Means. Scientists for Global Responsibility, 1982. https://www.sgr.org.uk/publications/london-after-bomb.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greene1982what, author = {Greene, Owen and Rubin, Barry and Turok, Neil and Webber, Philip and Wilkinson, Graeme}, title = {{What a Nuclear Attack Really Means}}, institution = {Scientists for Global Responsibility}, year = {1982}, url = {https://www.sgr.org.uk/publications/london-after-bomb}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }