Citizens of Goiânia were tragically caught unaware about the effects of an old radiation source in 1987. As this report shows, the accident changed the nuclear world. Today Goiânia stands as a global schoolhouse for radiation safety and security.
If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more.
Producer: Kirstie Hansen, Video Editor: Petr Pavlicek
Citizens of Goiânia were tragically caught unaware about the effects of an old radiation source in 1987. As this report shows, the accident changed the nuclear world. Today Goiânia stands as a global schoolhouse for radiation safety and security.