Downloads related to "Nuclear power"
ANFA statement 2011
Statement arising from the annual meeting of the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance held on the weekend 9-11 September, 2011.
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 National Newsletter Autumn 2011
MAPW newsletter as mailed to members. This edition has feature articles on radiation hazards, and on the health risks created by the nuclear reactor crises at Fukushima, and 25 years ago at Chernobyl. 8-page A4. April 2011.
5.18 MBNuclear projections look shaky after Fukushima: Nic Maclellan
In recent years, concern over climate change and the environmental impact of coal-fired plants has spurred renewed interest in generating electricity from nuclear power. But nuclear industry projections for new reactor construction were looking shaky even before the post-tsunami nuclear crisis in Japan. Article by researcher Nic Maclellan: March 2011
32.04 KB application/pdfNuclear power: bequeathing more problems for future generations. Dr Sue Wareham March 2011
Text of presentation by Dr Sue Wareham OAM given at a Forum organised by Christians for an Ethical Society in Canberra, on 24 March 2011. The topic - health and other risks of the nuclear industry; and in particular the safety record of nuclear power; was unfortunately made more relevant by the destruction of Japan's Fukushima reactors by the tsunami and earthquake on 11 March and the subsequent nuclear crisis. 8pp: please contact MAPW for references or any queries.
217.82 KB application/pdfMAPW media release: Medical specialists urge full information on Japan health risks, 17 March 2011
This MAPW media release laments the lack of accurate information about the continuing nuclear crisis in Japan with the Australian government advising its citizens to evacuate 80 km from Fukushima, after reassurances the previous day that the 30km Japanese evacuation zone was adequate. MAPW notes that the lack of detailed data has already led to mischievous claims from industry representatives that people are at no risk. Equally disturbing has been the trend in some official statements trivialising the risks associated with lower level exposures.
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Flyer for Melbourne vigil for Japan: Thursday 17 March
Flyer for vigil organised by MAPW, ICANi and Japanese for Peace, in Melbourne at 6pm on Thursday 17 March 2011, following the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear emergency in Japan. 6pm-7.30pm at GPO in Bourke St Mall
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Nuclear power, uranium mining and public health
MAPW 2-page fact sheet by Dr Peter Karamoskos. Summarises evidence on nuclear reactors and cancer, accidents in nuclear power reactors, links with nuclear weapons, and health risks to nuclear industry workers. Written 2010.
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Nuclear accident ABCs: March 2011 fact sheet
This two-page fact sheet has been provided by Union of Concerned Scientists (USA) in response to situation of Japan's nuclear power reactors following the earthquake and tsunami. Explains the functioning of a nuclear reactor, possibilities for release of radioactivity, radioactive materials, and what "meltdown" means: all in simple terms.
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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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.)
MAPW 2008: Nuclear power is not the answer to climate change
This presentation documents environmental impacts of uranium mining and of the other steps to production of nuclear power; health and nuclear weapons risks; and sustainable alternatives. Prepared by La Trobe University student Courtney Deains, for MAPW, with support from Dr Bill Williams and Dr Jim Green.(See also the alternative brief version.)
