Which countries will survive a nuclear winter? — study by New Zealand scientists
New Zealand would be one of the most likely countries to survive a nuclear winter, according to a new study by University of Otago researchers.
The study, published in the journal "Risk Analysis", found that New Zealand would be relatively unaffected by the effects of a nuclear war, due to its geographic isolation and temperate climate.
The study's authors used a computer model to simulate the effects of a nuclear war on global climate and food production. They found that a nuclear war would cause a significant drop in global temperatures, leading to a "nuclear winter" that would last for several years.
The study found that New Zealand would be one of the few countries that would be able to produce enough food to sustain its population during a nuclear winter. This is because New Zealand has a relatively temperate climate and a large amount of agricultural land.
The study also found that New Zealand would be relatively unaffected by the effects of radiation from a nuclear war. This is because New Zealand is located far from any potential nuclear targets.
The study's authors conclude that New Zealand would be one of the most likely countries to survive a nuclear winter. They recommend that New Zealand develop plans to prepare for the possibility of a nuclear war.
Other countries that would be likely to survive a nuclear winter include:
- Australia
- Canada
- Chile
- Iceland
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
These countries are all located in relatively remote areas and have temperate climates. They also have a large amount of agricultural land and are relatively self-sufficient.
