The Great Nuclear Winter Debate of 1983

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The Great Nuclear Winter Debate of 1983

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Sep 17, 2015

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At the height of the Cold War, a group of concerned
scientists promoted their findings on the horrific aftereffects of nuclear war
and were accused of fearmongering. But were they right after all? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Sep 17, 2015

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The Great Nuclear Winter Debate of 1983

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