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Atomic radiation body: 60 years evaluating “what’s good and what’s bad”

Atomic radiation body: 60 years evaluating “what’s good and what’s bad”

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After years spent being the sole global authority, the UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR), has evolved into deciding “what’s good and what’s bad” in a crowded field.

That’s according to UNSCEAR’s Secretary, Malcolm Crick, as the committee celebrates its 60th year.

The Committee reports to the General Assembly and is distinct from the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Deganit Perez asked Mr Crick to describe the Committee’s role in more detail.

Duration: 3’31”

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