On Atomic Show episode 21, I interviewed Mary Mycio, the author of Wormwood Forest: A Natural History of Chernobyl. The book is fascinating, and as expected, Mary has some unique views on the use of nuclear power and on the ability of nature to adapt to radioactivity. Please go and check out the interview!
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