“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity” ~llaw
Aug 26, 2025
On My Mind Today:
Let me just say this: There is absolutely nothing on or near planet Earth that is more dangerous to humanity than “All Things Nuclear”, including nuclear war and nuclear energy!
You ask, How can I say this when scientists say, as reported in the following article from “Zamin.uz (Uzbekistan if you are not familiar with the country)? The reason I say this is that ‘all things nuclear, including war and every other imaginable use of it — with the possible exception of very limited medical uses — is already here and it’s growing like global wildfire beyond human capacity faster than we can, or even want to, control the use of or even eliminate its rapidly increasing nuclear waste along with very serious other threats — particularly up to military grade uranium itself and the multitude of dangers associated with this radiation contaminated fuel that makes all things nuclear so dangerous and beyond human control — or creates an unconscious lack thereof — ignoring what uranium and its products and their intrinsic value are capable of global abuse with no “cure” or limited range of territory. The refined fuel and its products in anyway mishandled by unqualified or even dishonest human beings who know the value both in human-controlled power and financial gain via extortion, blackmail, and even terrorism.
So, perhaps other than a future presently unknown pandemic issue, the other four disasters and dangers to humanity — and other life, of course — is either localized, such as volcanism, but also includes the likely limited ranges of absolute global threats of asteroids and other debris from outer space, which can these days be potentially intercepted and destroyed in outer space, or has the capability to be controlled by human avoidance and medication, intelligently altering our lifestyles to do away with the causes of global warming, and limiting advances in technologies like AI (Artificial Intelligence) and, as for cyberattacks and infrastructure threats, except for uranium fuel and nuclear products that are potentially (likely) are already here, human common sense is capable of controlling such threats because we are already anti-whatever they are, which is not the case with “all things nuclear”, because we seem to think of everything nuclear as our friend, or maybe even our salvation? ~llaw
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20:11 / 26.08.2025
Five Threats More Dangerous to Humanity Than Nuclear War
Nuclear war is considered a great disaster for humanity, but according to scientists, there are even greater threats on Earth. These threats are not just from science fiction, but are based on scientists’ reports and historical research. Some of them can pose a great danger to humanity on a global scale.
Supervolcano — A Great Danger Beneath the Earth
Everyone knows what a “volcano” is, but a supervolcano is a completely different matter. This is not just a mountain with a crater, but a whole underground system capable of splitting a continent. For example, the Yellowstone volcano in the USA hides a reservoir of water with a volume of thousands of cubic kilometers. According to scientists, an eruption of such a volcano could dry out the surrounding areas and cause global cooling.
The Danger of an Asteroid Strike
Earth constantly collides with space debris. Most of these fragments burn in the atmosphere, creating meteors. However, there is a threat of a larger “guest” coming.
66 million years ago, the giant Chicxulub asteroid hit the Yucatan Peninsula. The shockwave caused earthquakes, fires, and tsunamis. Tons of dust were lifted into the atmosphere, blocking the Sun for years. This led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Modern astronomers track “potentially hazardous objects”. NASA and ESA are developing early detection programs, and recently they even tested the DART mission — for the first time in history, humans attempted to change the trajectory of an asteroid. But all this is just a reminder: space is unpredictable, and at any moment, it could bring a stone that can wipe out cities faster than we can map them.
The Risk of a New Pandemic
The 21st century has already shown how viruses can paralyze the planet. Due to COVID-19, flights were halted for months, borders were closed, and huge economic losses were incurred.
The threat is linked to viruses like Ebola or avian flu, which can be extremely dangerous. So far, they haven’t spread widely because of their speed — the infected die before they can infect thousands of others. But one day, a strain combining the contagiousness of COVID-19 and the lethality of Ebola may appear, and its consequences will be catastrophic.
Another threat is bioengineering. Modern technologies allow pathogens to be altered in laboratories. Scientists are seriously discussing this: a mistake or misuse could result in a virus that humanity cannot defend against.
Global Climate Change
Catastrophic events on Earth may not happen with explosions in the sky, but slowly, through droughts, storms, and melting glaciers. The climate is changing, and this is no longer a prediction, but a fact confirmed by global observations.
Since the beginning of the industrial era, the Earth’s average temperature has risen by about 1.2 degrees. This causes a chain reaction: Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are melting, sea levels are rising, and entire regions are becoming uninhabitable.
Scientists are worried about so-called “tipping points.” For example, the shutdown of the Gulf Stream, which regulates Europe’s climate, or the release of methane from the Siberian permafrost. If these processes begin, they will be irreversible, and the planet will change beyond recognition.
Artificial Intelligence and Technological Threats
Technology makes life more convenient, but it also brings new types of threats. Today, artificial intelligence is already writing texts, controlling drones, and analyzing data faster than humans. So far, this is helpful. But scientists are debating what will happen if it becomes a “player” with its own goals.
Stephen Hawking warned that if artificial intelligence goes out of control, humanity will not be able to compete. Elon Musk also said that uncontrolled artificial intelligence could be even more dangerous than nuclear weapons. Although this may seem like a science fiction scenario, its likelihood forces us to think.
Cyberattacks and Infrastructure Threats
The world has become overly dependent on technology, and cyberattacks can destroy global infrastructures. Imagine a disruption in medicine, transportation, or military infrastructure! The world is too dependent on technology, and this dependence may one day turn against us, as reported by ixbt.com.
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TODAY’S ALL NUCLEAR WORLD’s NEWS, Tuesday, (08/26/2025)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
Iran faces reimposition of sanctions unless it negotiates on nuclear program – CNN
CNN
… Things · Chasing Life with Dr … The snapback automatically reimposes all UN Security Council sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 deal.
More victims of radiation exposure can qualify for assistance but beware of scammers
Nevada Public Radio
All Things Considered. Next Up: 6:30 PM Marketplace. 0:00. 0:00. All Things … Some groups are sounding the alarm on potential scams that target people …
European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know. – The New York Times
The New York Times
… all uranium enrichment. … Though damaged, Iran’s nuclear program is hardly destroyed, and much of its knowledge about nuclear enrichment cannot be …
Nuclear Power
NEWS
Bill Gates-backed TerraPower, Utah to explore nuclear reactor sites amid power demand surge
Reuters
… on Monday to explore sites for a nuclear reactor project and an energy storage plant amid soaring demand for power.
New report lays out path to U.S. nuclear energy dominance
American Nuclear Society
Working group chair Todd Abrajano said, “We welcome the Trump administration’s bold moves to kick-start the U.S. nuclear energy sector, but we …
In Utah, a Bill Gates-backed nuclear company is exploring where to build a power plant
The Salt Lake Tribune
As Utah eyes a nuclear energy future, a Bill Gates-backed company is looking to build its next nuclear power plant somewhere in the Beehive State.
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
Did you know VA has a radiological medical emergency response team? – EIN Presswire
EIN Presswire
… Emergency Management Agency assistance in emergency preparedness planning at commercial nuclear power plants. By 1992, VA formed the MERRT, its …
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
Putin’s nuclear offer to Trump: arms control, and perhaps China too? – Reuters
Reuters
NUCLEAR THREATS. Both Putin and Trump have explicitly warned in public of the risk that World War Three could break out over Ukraine. Putin last …
Putin’s nuclear offer to Trump: arms control, and perhaps China too? – DD News
DD News
… nuclear war – is poised to expire. Russia has about 4,300 … NUCLEAR THREATS. Both Putin and Trump have explicitly warned in public …
Five Threats More Dangerous to Humanity Than Nuclear War – Zamin.uz, 26.08.2025
Zamin.uz
Nuclear war is considered a great disaster for humanity, but according to scientists, there are even greater threats on Earth.
Nuclear War
NEWS
Putin’s nuclear offer to Trump: arms control, and perhaps China too? – Reuters
Reuters
… nuclear arms control treaty – signed in an attempt to reduce the risk of nuclear war – is poised to expire. Russia has about 4,300 stockpiled and …
Nobel Laureate inspires IU students to confront nuclear threat: Hamilton Lugar School
News at IU – Indiana University
Ira Helfand, M.D., recipient of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize, spoke passionately about the risks of nuclear war during a March 2025 event for Hamilton …
Iran faces reimposition of sanctions unless it negotiates on nuclear program – CNN
CNN
… nuclear sites during a 12-day war in June. Since then, inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) …
Yellowstone Caldera
NEWS
Cascade volcanoes are so much more than towering peaks | U.S. Geological Survey
USGS.gov
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week’s …
Researches Discover The ‘Lid’ That is Holding Back the Eruption of Yellowstone Supervolcano
Green Matters
For hundreds of years, this molten magma cap has helped the Yellowstone supervolcano remain calm.
When a Tourist Fell Into Yellowstone’s Hot Spring It Became Clear Why Warning Signs Are …
Green Matters
“This enormous heat flow is derived from the molten rock or magma in the crust beneath the caldera, which ultimately is generated by the Yellowstone …