nuclear testing

¹ Cultural

The testing of nuclear weapons. (See Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.)

nuclear testing ² Cultural

The testing of atomic bombs (see also atomic bomb) by exploding them either above or below ground. (See Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.)

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China has said the allegations were "outright lies" and a pretext for the United States to resume nuclear testing.

From Barron's

“Any U.S. resumption of testing in response to such allegations would be technically unnecessary and would set off a chain reaction of nuclear testing by other nuclear-armed states,” said Daryl Kimball, the executive director of the Arms Control Association.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Americans are safer in a world without nuclear testing, so the administration should be seeking scientific approaches to manage any concerns on the matter,” said Alexandra Bell, president and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Past nuclear testing continues to kill today," said NPA chief Raymond Johansen, voicing hope the report would "strengthen the resolve to prevent nuclear weapons from ever being tested or used again".

From Barron's

"The nuclear testing period shows us that the consequences are extremely long-lasting and very serious," she told AFP.

From Barron's

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