: The site's creation involved the forced removal of Indigenous populations and local settlers to make way for massive nuclear reactors. The Current Crisis The untold story of the Pacific Northwest's nuclear past
: Established in 1943, Hanford was chosen for its remoteness and access to the Columbia River. It produced the plutonium for the "Fat Man" bomb dropped on Nagasaki and continued production for over 60,000 warheads throughout the Cold War. : The site's creation involved the forced removal
, written by investigative journalist Joshua Frank and published by Haymarket Books , is a detailed exposé of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington State. Frank explores Hanford's history from its secret origins during the Manhattan Project to its current status as what the EPA considers the most toxic site in the United States. Historical Background , written by investigative journalist Joshua Frank and