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similar mistakes. The Atomic Energy Act controls Nuclear
Reactors.
4. Nuclear atomic explosions increase the existing natural background
radiation long after the local violence and radio
active "fall out"1 have been scattered by the winds. Very
small increases of radio activity in the atmosphere can be
recorded at vast distances away from the explosion, But
though in radiation hazards it is the accumulative dose that
is of importance, it has been authoritively stated that the
number of world atomic explosion tests made, so far, is not
such as may affect the health of the public in this country.
Also the contrary has been said,, although expert opinion seems
agreed as to the urgency of International Control.
In the meantime assurance too has been given that syste:
matic monitoring is carried out in relation to the atmosphere,
food and water supplies.