Downloads related to "Nuclear chain"
Muckaty: dumping on the territory. Dr.Peter Karamoskos. December 2011.
An article by Dr.Peter Karamoskos on the proposed radioactive waste dump at Muckaty. The article, printed in the Northern Territory News on Saturday 10 December 2011, was written in response to an editorial in that paper repeating the assertion that the radioactive waste to be stored will be largely nuclear medicine waste.
MAPW Fact Sheet: Muckaty Basics - December 2011
This MAPW fact sheet discusses the proposal to store and dispose of nuclear waste on Aboriginal land at Muckaty in the Northern Territory. It describes the type of waste, and what is planned for burial or above-ground storage. It debunks the myth that a radioactive waste dump is needed for nuclear medicine waste. This plain-English fact sheet is adapted from our 4-page Muckaty Q&A fact sheet.
Selling uranium to India: an ICAN and MAPW joint media release, 4 December 2011
Labor sells out on nuclear non-proliferation, a joint media release from MAPW and ICANi on 4 December, following the ALP conference decision to sell uranium to India.
Uranium sales to India: Health and environment groups write to ALP delegates November 2011
2-page letter to ALP National Conference 2011 delegates, on the proposed sale of uranium to India. Argues that sales would undermine the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPTi) which is currently the cornerstone of the non-proliferation regime. Signed by representatives of leading Australian health, disarmament and environment organisations including MAPW and ICANi.
Illegality of uranium sales to India. November 2011
A two page briefing paper by Tim Wright summarising the legal opinion on uranium sales to India provided to ICAN by Professor Donald Rothwell of ANU.
Uranium sales to India: legal advice
Formal legal opinion provided to ICAN by Professor Don Rothwell from the Australian National University states that the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty prohibits Australia from selling uranium to countries that have not accepted full-scope safeguards.
Uranium sales to India: 2010 fact sheet
2010 4-page fact sheet written by Dr Jim Green for the Nuclear Awareness Project, funded by the MAPW Peace Fund. The paper analyses the strategic and health risks of selling Australian uranium to nuclear-armed India, the potential to escalate a nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan, and the effects of contravening the NPTi (nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty). See also the more detailed briefing paper on this topic.
MAPW Fact Sheet: Transport of radioactive waste to Muckaty - November 2011
Outlines the risks to humans and the environment, of transporting radioactive waste by truck, to remote outback Northern Territory, where it is proposed that there should be a nuclear waste dump at Muckaty, near Tennant Creek. Fact sheet prepared by MAPW's Northern Territory Branch.
India uranium sales would increase nuclear war risk: MAPW, 15 November 2011
MAPW media release calling on on the Australian Government and the Australian Labor Party to lead the world towards the abolition of nuclear weapons, rather than risking nuclear weapons proliferation by selling Australian uranium to nuclear-armed India. The release notes that Australia cannot guarantee the “peaceful use” of uranium sold to India, which built nuclear weapons using Canadian nuclear technology supplied for peaceful purposes.
MAPW fact sheet: Nuclear waste Q & A, November 2011
MAPW fact sheet written by Dr Peter Karamoskos on the nature of the radioactive waste to be deposited at the proposed nuclear waste dump at Muckaty Station. This four page fact sheet debunks the myth that a central radioactive waste repository is needed for nuclear medicine. It also explains plans for two different levels of waste, and explains that more hazardous waste would be stored, rather than permanently disposed of by burial.
ACPD report: October 2011 : Radionuclide release from Fukushima nuclear power plant
A report by ACPD (Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Discussions) on releases into the atmosphere of xenon-133 and caesium-137 from the Fukushima power plant. The report, published 21 October 2011 concludes that the amount of xenon-133 released into the atmosphere at the time of the Fukushima disaster was greater than that released at Chernobyl by a factor of 2.5.
MAPW submission to SA Parliament re Roxby Downs Bill: October 2011
MAPW submission to the Select Committee of the South Australian Parliament, on the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) (Amendment of Indenture) Amendment Bill 2011. Briefly outlines concerns including hazards of uranium tailings, radioactive pollution of groundwater including the Grat Artesian Basin, lack of transparency, and global health hazards of uranium including nuclear weapons. Prepared by MAPW Vice-President Dr Margaret Beavis, October 2011. 2pp.
MAPW National Newsletter Spring 2011
MAPW 2-page newsletter contains overview of current campaign activities including Afghanistan anniversary, Sri Lanka, asylum seekers, cluster bombs, and nuclear waste. Mailed to members 19-24 October 2011, with Annual Report.
ANFA statement 2011
Statement arising from the annual meeting of the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance held on the weekend 9-11 September, 2011.
Uranium and health: Speech given by Dr Jenny Grounds, President of MAPW, September 2011
Uranium and health: the medical perspective is the text of a speech given by Dr Jenny Grounds at the "Uranium and poetry of peace" seminar held at Moores Gallery, Fremantle, Western Australia on 25 September, 2011. The speech covered the areas of basic uranium science, the effects of radiation on living tissue, exposure to ionising radiation and Australia's nuclear weapons dump proposal.
Secrets, lies and uranium enrichment: 2004 Greenpeace report on Silex
"Secrets, lies and uranium enrichment" is a report produced by Greenpeace Australia, in 2004, on the classified Silexi project at Lucas Heights.
Nuclear power in Japan
A presentation given to the MAPW National Council Forum on September 3 2011 by Professor Richard Tanter, Nautilus Institute for Security and sustainability. The presentation focuses on what happened at Fukushima, the situation now, the health and environmental consequences and the implications for the future of the nuclear industry in Japan and beyond.
Fukushima and public health
Presentation given to the MAPW National Council Forum on September 3 2011 by Associate Professor Tilman Ruff, Australian chair of ICAN. The presentation discusses the Fukushima disaster and its public health consequences and implications.
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MAPW National Newsletter Winter 2011
MAPW 4-page newsletter, including one-page feature on Fukushima disaster and the risks of nuclear power.
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MAPW Media Release: Radioactive Waste dump Bill, May 2011
MAPW has called on the Government to withdraw the National Radioactive Waste Management Bill, and to conduct an Inquiry into nuclear medicine and nuclear medicine waste disposal, in a Media Release entitled "Doctors seek second opinion on radioactive waste laws".
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