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PSR and our colleagues at the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) have released a new report that we want to share with you. "Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk" documents that even a limited nuclear exchange would cause the type of climate disruption that experts used to only associate with a US/Russia nuclear war.
President Barack Obama has called for a world free of nuclear weapons but his recent actions to increase spending on the U.S. nuclear arsenal poses a significant threat to that vision. We ask you to join us in writing to the President to ask for robust action towards nuclear abolition.
The study estimates one billion people -- one-sixth of the human race -- could starve over the decade following a nuclear detonation. This is unacceptable. This horrific risk must push us to declare our commitment to a world without nuclear weapons and to demand urgent action to preserve life on this precious planet.
Some key findings from the report:
The report, and the quick effective action you can take, can be found here.
Take Action »Tell Congress to approve a budget that pushes the Administration to make a bold reduction in our nuclear arsenal.
50 years ago this week, the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of a cataclysmic nuclear war. Today, you can help ensure that the lessons of this crisis are not forgotten by writing a letter to the editor.
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 »
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 »
Video: Nukes, Militarism and Public Health
Interview with PSR board member Dr. Andy Kanter. Read more »
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