What controversial nuclear activity did Libby defend?
Nuclear disarmament
Atmospheric nuclear testing
Nuclear power plant construction
Nuclear freeze movement
Answer
Libby defended atmospheric nuclear testing, which involved detonating nuclear devices in the Earth's atmosphere. This practice, prevalent during the Cold War, sparked controversies over its potential health and environmental hazards. Libby argued that such tests were essential for national security and gaining knowledge about nuclear weapons, downplaying the concerns raised by critics.
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