Some observers have noticed that wildlife has returned to the area in large numbers – but mostly b/c there are no people there. And of course they are being exposed to high levels of that stuff, and the critters will have long term effects.

Joco- Thanks, I’m glad you found it useful. About the James Bond extreme side of things- I think that’s chiefly how media people depict it because it makes it seem cool. Actually I think it’s less romantic, less apocalypse, and more of a redundancy for the hundreds of seed banks that already exist around the world. Would it be much use in the event of global apocalypse? I very much doubt it.

K Mammo- Exactly, I do agree with you, it’s about humans taking responsibility for this planet and being good custodians rather than just rapacious consumers.