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Blowin’ in the Wind (2005)

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clip It gets in the blood education content clip 1, 3

Original classification rating: MA. This clip chosen to be PG

Clip description

Lauren Moret, a nuclear weapons scientist, says that when depleted uranium burns after use in weapons, the radioactive gas released into the atmosphere has deadly effects when ingested into the bloodstream of humans.

Curator’s notes

A simple, clear explanation of the deadly effects of radioactive waste on humans, helped by effective use of animated graphics.