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CHOOSE NUCLEAR FREE

Written 05/08/2010

Choose Nuclear Free is an initiative of the Medical Association for Prevention of War, ICANi, and Friends of the Earth, Australia.

Help us build a nuclear-free future!

MAPW briefing paper: nuclear power and public health. May 2010

Written 07/07/2010

A comprehensive briefing paper on nuclear power and public health, written by Dr Peter Karamoskos MBBS, FRANZCR and initially published online by the Evatt Foundation. This 20-page downloadable version includes full references. The paper discusses evidence regarding both occupational health issues for nuclear industry workers, and broader public health issues.

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MAPW Fact Sheet: Radiation, 2010

Written 14/04/2010

A basic fact sheet on radiation and health, including an explanation of "safe" levels of radiation and a brief discussion of health implications of the nuclear industry.

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Nuclear power workshop

Written 09/02/2010
Event Date: 
Fri, 19/02/2010 - 17:00
Location: 
Melbourne

Sustainable Living Festival workshop on 'Can Nuclear Power Solve the Climate Crisis?'

Speakers including Dr Gavin Mudd (Environmental Engineering, Monash University) and Dr Jim Green (Friends of the Earth)

When: 5pm Friday 19 February

Where: Think Tent, Federation Square

IQ2 Nuclear Energy Debate

Written 19/01/2010
Event Date: 
Thu, 04/03/2010 - 18:30 - 20:30
Location: 
Melbourne

Note: MAPW is opposed to nuclear power. Our concerns include the increased risk it brings of nuclear weapons proliferation, and its toxicity and risks to human health. See our nuclear power page for more details.

Nuclear energy debate

Written 19/01/2010
Event Date: 
Fri, 05/02/2010 - 19:30
Location: 
Adelaide

Note: MAPW is opposed to nuclear power. Our concerns include the increased risk it brings of nuclear weapons proliferation, and its toxicity and risks to human health. See our nuclear power page for more details.

MAPW media release: Fast track to zero nuclear weapons needed

Written 15/12/2009

Media release following release of report “Eliminating Nuclear Threats” by The International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament. MAPW applauds the report for recognising the destructive potential of nuclear weapons, but criticises the slow pace of nuclear disarmament envisaged by the report.

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MAPW calls for fast track to zero nuclear weapons

Written 15/12/2009

MAPW today applauded a new Australia-sponsored report for recognising the destructive potential of nuclear weapons, but criticised the slow pace of disarmament proposed by the report.

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