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PSR participates in 2010 NPT Review Conference
May 5, 2010
PSR has begun an active May by participating in multiple events at the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference. On May 1st, PSR took part in the the International Peace Conference where Secretary General Ban Ki Moon gave a groundbreaking speech on a world free of nuclear weapons.
SPSR also participated in a youth workshop on Monday, May 1st entitled "Weaving Stories into Action." PSR and partner organization International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) gave a workshop on the environment and health impacts of nuclear weapons at the United Nations to educate State Delegates and NGO's on Wednesday May 5th.
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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.