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Nuclear Weapons Abolition: Why Not Now?
September 9, 2012
Washington, District of Columbia
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: All Souls Church, Unitarian, 1500 Harvard Street, NW
Come meet and hear Dr. Sue Wareham, physician and peace activist from Canberra, Australia, share her views about the imperative to eliminate nuclear weapons.
Dr. Wareham was 10 years President of Medical Association for the Prevention of War, the Australian affiliate of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. She is also on the management committee of I-CAN.
Resources
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Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk
The newly generated data on the decline in agricultural production that would follow a limited, regional nuclear war in South Asia support the concern that more than one billion people would be in danger of starvation. Epidemic disease and further conflict spawned by such a famine would put additional hundreds of millions at risk. Read more »
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Shock and Awe Hits Home
The military operational costs of the war in Iraq, now greater than $500 billion, have surpassed those for the entire Vietnam conflict. These escalating operational costs are alarming, yet the long-term public health costs will be much greater. Read more »
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Video: Nukes, Militarism and Public Health
Interview with PSR board member Dr. Andy Kanter. Read more »
In the Spotlight
September 20, 2013
Conference: Climate Smart Southwest
Build new and fortify existing cross-cultural, community, and governmental partnerships to educate and engage community action to address the anticipated public health impacts of climate change in the Southwest, September 20-21.