A recent study published in Nature Food warns of the devastating impact a potential nuclear war would have on global food supplies, potentially leading to the starvation of 6.7 billion people worldwide. The study identifies countries with the ability to sustain their populations in a post-war environment, such as Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Australia, Iceland, and Oman.
Conversely, populous regions like the United States, Canada, Europe, and Russia would face devastating famine, with a high percentage of their populations likely to die from starvation. The study outlines three possible scenarios for post-nuclear conflict food systems, highlighting the challenges many nations would face in maintaining energy levels without adequate nutrition.
As tensions continue to rise globally, the immediate dangers of a nuclear blast are also a concern. A study from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus provides guidance on maximizing survival during a blast, emphasizing the importance of sheltering in a sturdy room, away from doors and windows.
Recent developments, such as Russia’s new battle-tested missiles that can strike European capitals in minutes, have heightened global fears. Russia’s revised nuclear doctrine lowering the threshold for a nuclear response, along with escalating tensions in Ukraine, further exacerbate the nuclear threat.
While much of the world faces grave risks in the event of nuclear war, certain countries like Antarctica, Iceland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Greenland, Indonesia, Tuvalu, and South American nations have been identified as potential safe havens due to their remote locations, neutrality, and abundance of resources. These countries may offer refuge for those seeking safety during a global crisis.
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