Compensation for New Mexico Radiation Victims

SOURCE npr.org
NPR discusses the fight for compensation for New Mexico radiation victims with a downwinder of the Trinity Test and a cancer survivor, Tina Cordova, and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan.

Key Points

  • Tina Cordova, a downwinder of the Trinity Test and a cancer survivor, is advocating for compensation for radiation victims in New Mexico
  • Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is supporting the fight for compensation for radiation victims
  • The fight for compensation is crucial to acknowledge and support the victims of radiation exposure

Pros

  • Raising awareness about the impact of radiation exposure on individuals
  • Advocating for compensation for radiation victims

Cons

  • The process of getting compensation may be slow and challenging
  • Not all radiation victims may receive the compensation they deserve