Downloads related to "Nuclear Chain"
MAPW fact sheet: Nuclear medicine
This MAPW fact sheet describes how nuclear medicine is used for diagnosis and radiotherapy treatment. It explains what is NOT nuclear medicine (eg x-rays and CT scans). It summarises the dangers of ionising radiation. It debunks two myths: that Australia needs a nuclear reactor to produce radioisotopes (materials for nuclear medicine); and that we need a radioactive waste dump for its waste. Written July 2010.
MAPW Victorian dinner: Radiation regulation in Sweden and Australia
Flyer for MAPW Victorian Branch dinner, Tuesday 10 August 2010. Guest speaker Carl-Magnus Larsson, new CEO of ARPANSAi, Australia's nuclear regulatory body.
MAPW briefing paper: nuclear power and public health. May 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. It considers risks of nuclear power reactors and looks more broadly at the nuclear industry, including nuclear waste.
The Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Repository - MAPW fact sheet. 2010
An MAPW fact sheet about the proposed Northern Territory Nuclear waste dump at Muckaty Station. The fact sheet explains the types of radioactive material that will be stored in the repository, and debunks the myth that the dump is needed for disposal of medical radioactive waste.
MAPW Fact Sheet: Radiation, 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.
Doctors debunk medical need for nuclear waste dump
MAPW has noted with concern the announcement by Energy Minister Martin Ferguson that the Australian Government will pursue Muckaty Station in the Northern Territory as the preferred site for a nuclear waste dump. MAPW President, Dr Bill Williams, refuted Mr Ferguson's claim that the dump was needed for disposal of radioactive medical waste.
MAPW media release: Fast track to zero nuclear weapons needed
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.
'No nuclear power' dinosaur micro-flyer
Business card sized micro flyer of 'No Nuclear Power' dinosaur.
Note: For printing use landscape (wide).
MAPW letter to Australian PM : 'Australia, nuclear power and a healthy future for all', November 2009
6 November 2009: Letter from MAPW President Dr.Bill Williams to Australian PM Kevin Rudd concerning 'Australia, nuclear power and a healthy future for all'.
Radiation and health: Energyscience fact sheet November 2006
This comprehensive fact sheet on radiation and health was written by MAPW's Dr Bill Williams, assisted by Dr Peter Karamoskos, for the energyscience website.
MAPW letter to Auditor-General: NT radioactive waste dump contract transparency - October 2009
On 28 October 2009 MAPW President Dr Bill Williams wrote to the Auditor-General. Mr Ian McPhee, asking him to asses a contract between the Commonwealth, the Northern Land Council and the Muckaty Aboriginal Land Trust regarding assessment of Muckaty station as the site of a radioactive waste dump. Requests to review the document have been denied on the basis of it being "commercial in confidence". The letter asks for this to be reviewed.
Who will stop nuclear next use? Flyer for forum 2009
20 September 2009 forum: Australia-Japan civil society cooperation for nuclear disarmament. Nautilus Institute, RMIT: supported by MAPW, ICANi, Japanese for Peace and the Australian Government. Please refer to the events page for further details.
MAPW submission on proposed expansion of Olympic Dam mine: 7 August 2009
MAPW reply on the purposed expansion of the Olympic Dam mine.
MAPW Fact Sheet: Nuclear ship visits to Australia, 2009
This two-page fact sheet covers the history of nuclear powered and nuclear-armed ships to Australia, as well as detailing the hazards to health and to the environment which nuclear ship visits bring. The fact sheet lists examples of nuclear incidents, both accidental and intentional, involving nuclear weapons; and nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed vessels — both surface ships and submarines. Prepared by MAPW Vice President Dr Bill Williams, in June 2009.
Presentation from the ICNND meeting by Tilman Ruff
Tilman Ruff visited Moscow for the the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament meeting. He acted as one of the two NGOii advisors to the Co-Chairs, and below are his notes from the meeting.
Eliminating Nuclear Weapons: May 2009
28 MAY 2009. Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser addresses the National Consultative Committee on Disarmament Conference in Wellington. Mr Fraser spoke about the continous threat of nuclear possession and noted that we cannot divide nuclear weapons into those for use and those for deterence. Negotiating a Nuclear Weapons Convention would bring together all the neccessary aspects of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, and the time is right for complete abolition.
MAPW National Newsletter Autumn 2009
MAPW's National Newsletter for Autumn 2009 features Tilman Ruff's visit to the particularly unsafe uranium mine at Jadugoda in India; the Gaza conflict and concerns on use of phosphorus, and new and dangerous weapons. As well there are reports on ICANi, our campaign to abolish nuclear weapons; and on nuclear veterans' attempts to gain fair compensation in French Poynesia.
Indonesia - reactors in a ring of fire. MAPW 10 March 2009 meeting
Reactor in a Ring of Fire: Indonesia’s nuclear power plans
Flier for MAPW Victorian Dinner Meeting, 10 March 2009.Guest speakers: Professor Richard Tanter and researcher Ms Arabella Imhoff, Nautilus Institute, RMIT University. The Indonesian Government’s proposal to build a large nuclear power plant on the Muria peninsula, on the north coast of Central Java, faces substantial community opposition. The reactor site is near the base of volcanic Mt Muria, in an earthquake zone; and there are accusations of corruption and lack of transparency.
Executive Summary, An Illusion of Protection: ACF & MAPW, 2006
Ourlines key findings and recommendations of this important report which documents the unavoidable limitations of safeguards on nuclear materials, in particular in relation to export of uranium to China. 12-page booklet published by MAPW and the ACFi in 2006. (Full report also available here.)
An Illusion of Protection: ACF & MAPW, 2006
This important report documents the unavoidable limitations of safeguards on nuclear materials, in particular in relation to export of uranium to China. 46-page booklet published by MAPW and the ACFi in 2006. (Executive Summary also available here.)
