Tensions are rising between two nuclear armed nations India and Pakistan, over the disputed region of Kashmir. Leadership of both nations are talking openly of using nuclear weapons. What would such an effect really have on the world?
A nuclear war would not only kill tens of millions of people immediately, hundreds of millions would die in the proceeding months from food shortages. This doesn't include other devastating consequences such as environmental devastation and health effects.
Canada and Russia are two nations which would be greatly impacted in the event of nuclear escalation in South Asia, as their climate would no longer be suitable for grain production.
Watch the following video for an in depth analysis of the worldwide effects of a nuclear war between India and Pakistan.