I've Studied Nuclear War for 35 Years - You Should Be Worried

Explore the sobering reality of nuclear war's global impact in this 15-minute TEDxMileHigh talk by atmospheric scientist Brian Toon. Discover why even a small-scale nuclear conflict could threaten all life on Earth, debunking the misconception that safety lies in distance from the blast. Learn about the far-reaching consequences of nuclear warfare and the urgent need for prevention measures. Gain insights from Toon's extensive 35-year research on nuclear war, ozone depletion, volcanic climate effects, and ancient Martian hydrology. Understand the critical importance of this topic from a scientist who has contributed to the U.N.'s Nobel Peace Prize-winning climate change research and received multiple NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement medals.

I've studied nuclear war for 35 years -- you should be worried. | Brian Toon | TEDxMileHigh