Simon Bennett

Simon Bennett

academic United Kingdom

Simon Bennett is the head of the civil safety and security unit at the University of Leicester in the UK, focusing on civil safety in relation to nuclear materials and facilities. He recently commented on the environmental risks of Israeli military strikes, noting that attacks on underground facilities would likely minimize contamination risks due to the protective layers of concrete and earth.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,800
Power
122$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 4,822,233 2,800 $210,000 122$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,800 $210,000 122$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: The glass manufacturer said it completed binding agreements with Amari Metals Australia, executive director Simon Bennett, and other wholesale investors. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare helps NZX up over 1% – Market close

India India: Simon Bennett, a safety expert from the University of Leicester, explained that hitting a site buried under concrete may reduce the spread of contamination. 6

The Times of India: Middle East conflict: Could Iran's nuclear sites turn toxic? Experts weigh risks after US and Israeli strikes

Italy Italy: Simon Bennett, who leads the civil security unit at the University of Leicester, explained that in such cases, nuclear material is buried in thousands of tons of concrete, earth, and rock. 6

Corriere della Sera: Perché non ci sono radiazioni significative dopo i raid Usa? I dubbi sullo spostamento di materiale dai siti colpiti e le «scarse quantità» di uranio nei siti colpiti

Pakistan Pakistan: Simon Bennett, who leads the civil safety and security unit at the University of Leicester in the UK, said risks to the environment were minimal if Israel hits subterranean facilities. 6

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: What are the nuclear contamination risks from Israel’s attacks on Iran? - World