Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has prompted discussion about the long-term effects of the Trinity nuclear test on U.S. soil. New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Luján drew attention to the consequences for his state, highlighting that even 78 years after the tests, New Mexico still suffers from the impact of the Trinity Test site. The test, which took place in an uninhabited area of New Mexico, affected nearly half a million people, causing serious health complications for thousands of victims and their families. While a 1990 bill compensated communities affected by U.S. military nuclear explosions, survivors of the Trinity test were not included. Luján has been advocating for their inclusion in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. The consequences of the test include a high incidence of cancer among those who lived in the area, including Native Americans and people of color. The blast was kept secret at the time due to the unknown effects of radiation, and the fallout affected areas as far away as Colorado, Idaho, and Montana. Stories from survivors depict the devastating impact of the test, with increases in infant deaths and animal fatalities reported in its aftermath. However, there was no government agency tracking the broader effects of the test. Luján emphasizes the tragic reality that many have died as a result of the radioactive fallout from these tests.
New Mexico Senator Raises Concerns Over Lingering Effects of ‘Oppenheimer’ Nuke Test
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