dc.description.abstract | Despite wide-spread reliance on land and water, many developing countries face food insecurity, malnutrition, and water insecurity as a result of increasing environmental degradation. Nuclear technology presents a valid solution for these issues, despite public misperception regarding nuclear-related activities. This research examines the basis for international nuclear regulations and the effects on developing countries. The main focus of this research is on the application of gamma ray irradiation, isotope hydrology, nitrogen tracking, and receptor binding assay in Bangladesh, the Iullemeden basin of Sub-Sahara Africa, Sudan, and El Salvador respectively. Moreover, application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is used to quantify the successes and failures of these nuclear technologies relating to agricultural significance, land use, and water use. The variety of countries was chosen based on the major threats to their land and populations, the regional diversity of each country, and the use of nuclear applications in each country. Data was compiled on the cultural and economic relevance of agriculture and water-use in each country in order to accurately depict the significance of continued environmental degradation to the population. | |