However, it has also faced criticism from downwinders – a community residing near the New Mexico testing site – for failing to acknowledge the harmful impacts of the Manhattan Project on their lives and health. Advocates hope that the film's spotlight will help raise awareness about the downwinders' plight and push for recognition and justice from the U.S. government. The big picture:Residents living downwind of the test site in New Mexico were exposed to harmful radiation and fallout without their knowledge or warning. It seems the U.S. has a long history of 'hidden pollution' that harms local communities. Join Peter Dykstra as he takes a look at four U.S. stops steeped in history and lingering pollution.

Source: Washington Post July 24, 2023 16:26 UTC