The Dangers of Nuclear "Progress" In August of 1945, the United States dropped two atomic (nuclear) bombs on Japan, killing more than 140,000 people and leaving the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in ruins. The dropping of the bombs not only marked the end of World War II, but demonstrated the incredible power and effects of nuclear technology, as well. After seeing this, one would think that countries would realize the dangers of this new technology, and do something to get rid of it. However, this has not been the case. In fact, more and more nations have been producing their own nuclear weapons, even after they made agreements not to. Now, with enough nuclear