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Survivors of Trinity Test Gain Compensation Under New Act

7/16/2025

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Eighty years after the historic Trinity Test in New Mexico, survivors exposed to radiation can finally seek compensation through an expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This new legislation recognizes the devastating health effects on downwinders and uranium miners, yet many communities still face exclusion. Advocates are calling for greater acknowledgment and support for these affected families.

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Story summary

Eighty years after the historic Trinity Test in New Mexico, survivors exposed to radiation can finally seek compensation through an expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This new legislation recognizes the devastating health effects on downwinders and uranium miners, yet many communities still face exclusion. Advocates are calling for greater acknowledgment and support for these affected families.