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The Big Lie is impacting the mindset of wealthy elites.
Questioning vaccines can lead to a sense of fear and paranoia in every aspect of life.
Believers in the Cult of Vaccine may seem irrational due to living in a distorted ideology.

The Linear No Threshold (LNT) theory has made nuclear power expensive.
LNT fails to account for our ability to repair radiation damage over time.
The nuclear industry supports LNT and the Goldstandard to maintain their position and funding.

NRC and EPA have differing policies on handling releases of radioactive material from nuclear power plants.
The NRC emphasizes rapid evacuation, while the EPA argues for sheltering in place and deliberate relocation.
Both NRC and EPA approaches have flaws, but EPA's stance seems more practical.

In the Windscale radioactive release incident, there was no evacuation despite the severity of the situation.
The response to the Windscale incident focused on community engagement and compensation for affected individuals.
Radioactive releases can occur without causing panic if managed well and communication is transparent.

In the past, the USA faced a beef shortage resulting in high prices, leading to marketing campaigns like 'Beef, it's what's for dinner'.
Currently, the US is experiencing another beef shortage, with factors like reduced cattle herds, farmer loss, and regulatory burdens influencing prices.
Switching to a plant-based diet might not always be as healthy as it seems, as processed plant-based foods dominate the market and can contribute to health issues like obesity.

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Radiation is everywhere, it's about how much and how fast it can affect you.
Cesium-137 in mushrooms can highly contaminate boars, affecting those who consume the meat.
Understanding peak dose rates and Lost Life Expectancy can help assess the impact of radiation exposure.

Humans in the past often maintained a stable weight and strength without getting excessively fat, regardless of their diet or activities.
The modern Western diet is linked to obesity and diseases of modernity spreading worldwide.
There may be something in our current food environment contributing to the rise in obesity and health issues.

Oil giants often refuse to fully compensate for environmental and health damages caused by oil spills.
Research shows that oil spills lead to severe health issues for workers, locals, and the environment.
To address this issue, there should be a focus on transparency, legal accountability, and limiting oil production.

Crude oil is essential in various industries, with half being used for transportation fuels and the other half in products with significant environmental impacts.
Our daily lives are deeply intertwined with crude oil, from clothing to medications, raising questions about its effects on our health.
Health issues can arise from exposure to petrochemical products, such as skin irritation and respiratory problems, emphasizing the need to understand its impact.

Reading habits have evolved on different platforms, and we're unsure if the changes are positive or negative.
Big data is more than just a trendy term; leaders in the field have varying definitions and perspectives on its importance.
Valuable online real estate now includes .nyc domain names, marking a shift in the modern market dynamics.

Research suggests not controlling warming could lead to a significant death toll.
Average lifespans may decrease by half a year due to climate issues.
Last summer was exceptionally hot globally, with people relying heavily on air conditioning.