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Thus far in the course, we have read about how precious the wilderness or nature is held in theory

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Thus far in the course, we have read about how precious the wilderness or nature is held in theory. But what is the reality? Just one example is that during the controversy over atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, radioactive fallout from the atmosphere left irrevocable changes to the earth. Here are two different articles that discuss more about  fallout on the conservative side  (Links to an external site.)and a philosophical take in determining the start of the Anthropocene (Links to an external site.)

Or see this video by digital artist Hashimoto (Links to an external site.) to get just a feel for the extent of nuclear weapons tests in the past 

At the time, it was known the fallout threatened genetic damage to human and animal descendants. Others argued that this was just another risk in an inherently risk-oriented society, no different that driving a car--except that the risk was far less for fallout than for driving. Can you take a position on this issue using the ideas from the readings and video?