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  Download file | Play in new window | Recorded on January 7, 2023 Join host Ronnie Lipschutz in welcoming Dr. Helen Caldicott to Sustainability Now!, live from Australia, to talk about the looming threat of nuclear war. According to Dr. Caldicott, the nuclear doomsday clock of The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is set at 100 seconds to Midnight, but 20 seconds is closer …

You’re Going to Have to Change the Priorities of Your Life If You Love This Planet” with Dr. Helen Caldicott Read More »

Rick Mills – Ahead of the Herd | December 16, 2022 | Energy Intelligence USA Uranium  Those who grew up in the 1980s and were educated in North America probably remember watching a film called ‘If You Love This Planet’. The 1982 short documentary records a lecture given to students by physician and anti-nuclear activist Dr. Helen Caldicott, …

Recent nuclear fusion news is more about hydrogen bombs than energy related Read More »

Now we are at the abyss of a war with Russia, the ultimate insanity. And yet the Pentagon spokespeople on NPR are there to talk up this latest war. They are full of platitudes about the war being winnable, as well as the moral thing to do for freedom and democracy in the world. iTunes: …

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With the ominous threat of climate catastrophe clouding our future, it is easy to forget that the use of nuclear weapons could bring about immediate destruction on an unimaginable scale. The current ‘casual’ discussion of the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine brings home the reality of our risk. Dr Helen Caldicott is …

Nuclear weapons are still with us and still unthinkably dangerous Read More »

Joe DeMare talks about his ecological observations on the way to Washington DC. Then Pat Marida talks about HB434, the plan to turn Ohio into a nuclear waste dump. Then he has an amazing interview with Dr. Helen Caldicott talking about the rerelease of her academy award winning movie, “If You Love This Planet” and …

For A Green Future “Dr. Helen Caldicott Returns!” Read More »

Martita Mestey, Nov 21, 2022 … I really need to address a Joint session of Congress so that they become aware of the travesty inherent in nuclear war which is definitely on the horizon. I also would need to have unlimited access to the American media to repeat what I did in the ’80s which …

Social Impact Heroes Helping Our Planet: Why & How Anti-Nuclear Advocate Dr. Helen Caldicott Is Helping To Change Our World Read More »

By Common Dreams | 11 November 2022 The Biden Administration is insisting Australia remain reliant on America’s nuclear forces (Image by Dan Jensen) As Australia considers signing a treaty against nuclear weapons, the United States has taken a bullying approach against the Albanese Government, writes Julia Conley. ANTI-NUCLEAR weapons campaigners rebuked the Biden Administration on Wednesday over its opposition …

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Dr. Helen Caldicott has probably done more to make the public around the world aware of the dangers of nuclear weapons, nuclear war, nuclear reactors and the entire nuclear fuel chain than any other individual in history. During more than 60 years of activism, she has founded or revived organizations including Physicians for Social Responsibility; led protests, …

Nuclear War & Medical Impacts – Dr. Helen Caldicott’s Oscar-Winning Film “If You Love This Planet” Read More »

By Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams, 17 October 2022 A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress leads a formation of aircraft including American, Polish, German, and Swedish fighter aircraft over the Baltic Sea on June 9, 2016. (Photo: U.S. Air Force) As NATO on Monday began its annual rehearsal for nuclear war in Europe and Russia prepared to …

Rehearsal for ‘Armageddon’ Underway as NATO and Russia Hold Nuclear Exercises Read More »

By Linda Pentz Gunter, Beyond Nuclear International, 16 October 2022 When you are a medical professional, relying on luck is not the preferred option. But for 87-year old retired radiologist, Dr. Murray Watnick, there are some circumstances when, if luck comes your way, you readily embrace it. One such moment was the Cuban Missile Crisis, …

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By Robert Farley and Lori Robertson, Posted on October 10, 2022 | Updated on October 11, 2022 Former President Donald Trump made a series of faulty comparisons to other past presidents to argue that he was being held to a double standard regarding the FBI’s pursuit of his presidential documents. Trump accused several of his presidential predecessors of storing White House …

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Sambad English Bureau Oct 5, 2022  World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and standards for their initial preparation and …

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6 Sep 2022 | Joseph S. Nye Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and nuclear sabre rattling against the West have revived a debate about nuclear weapons. Last year, when a United Nations treaty to ban such weapons outright entered into force, none of the world’s nine nuclear-weapon states was among the 86 signatories. How can these states …

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Late Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev was a good, well-meaning man who ended the Cold War and dramatically reduced superpower and global nuclear tensions, but he put too much trust into the unwritten assurances of American leaders, experts told Sputnik. Gorbachev died on Tuesday at the age of 91 in Moscow after a long and serious …

Gorbachev Ended Cold War, Eased Nuclear Tensions But Trusted US Too Much – Experts Read More »

by Helen Caldicott, The Progressive, August 3, 2020 My birthday is August 7, sandwiched between the anniversary dates for the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (on August 6 and August 9, 1945, respectively). I was six years old when the first bomb fell. My course in life was predetermined. On September 2, 1945, when the …

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Discussing the existential threats to life on the planet with Regis Tremblay: nuclear war, nuclear power, and climate change. Also, her thoughts on what the Coronavirus and global lockdowns mean.

Fahad Shabbir, Urdu Point News, 28 May 2020 WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – 28th May, 2020) The Trump administration is on its way to destroying all arms control agreements and its scrapping of the Open Skies Treaty last week was the latest step on that road, global peace activist Dr. Helen Caldicott told Sputnik. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced …

Trump Administration On Way To Destroying All Arms Control Agreements – Peace Activist Read More »

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – 18th April, 2020) President Donald Trump‘s decision to deprive the World Health Organization (WHO) of its $500 million a year funding from the United States makes no sense regardless of the body’s failure to issue adequate warnings over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, global peace activist Dr. Helen Caldicott told Sputnik. “Well, just because they made a mistake doesn’t mean that …

Trump World Health Funding Cut ‘Makes No Sense’ – Global Peace Activist Read More »

By Helen Caldicott, Independent Australia, 16 February 2020 Long-time anti-nuclear campaigner and writer Dr Helen Caldicott believes the risks of nuclear power outweigh the benefits. AS AUSTRALIA grapples with the notion of introducing nuclear power as an energy source, it is imperative that people understand the intricacies of these new technologies including small modular reactors (SMR) and thorium reactors. There are …

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19 January 2020 Dr. Helen Caldicott and Karlin Itchoak are our guests on this special episode of For A Green Future. First Karlin talks about the Wilderness Society’s efforts to save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil drilling. Then Dr. Helen Caldicott tells us about the fires in Australia, the nuclear freeze movement, the …

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Damon Cronshaw, Newcastle Herald, 12 January 2020 Australians should be terrified of the prospect of a nuclear power plant being built in their region, says Helen Caldicott, the world’s foremost anti-nuclear campaigner. “There’s always the risk of a meltdown like Chernobyl, Fukushima or Three Mile Island,” said Dr Caldicott, who once lived at Matcham on …

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Joan Cerio, host of Earth Energy Forecast, welcomes Dr. Helen Caldicott who shares with us her knowledge of nuclear weapons, nuclear disasters such as Fukushima, and global warming are threatening the existence of our planet. Dr. Caldicott has devoted the last 42 years to an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards …

The Nuclear Threat Combined with Global Warming Read More »

By Helen Caldicott, Independent Australia, 14 December 2019 I WRITE THIS PIECE as a physician expertly trained to make accurate diagnoses to either cure the patient or to alleviate their symptoms. I, therefore, approach the viability of life on Earth from a similar and honest perspective. Hence, for some, this may be an extremely provocative article but …

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Physicians for Social Responsibility is delighted to host the Visionary Leaders Awards Reception, on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Visionary Leaders Awards, now in its fourth year, recognizes individuals and/or organizations for their exemplary efforts in advancing nuclear weapons abolition and/or addressing environmental risks to human health, including the catastrophic consequences caused by climate …

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Physicians for Social Responsibility, 19 Sep 2019 This year at the 2019 PSR Visionary Leaders Awards, we are honoring outstanding contributions to the advancement of nuclear weapons abolition and addressing environmental hazards to health, including the climate crisis.  Dr. Helen Caldicott, a past PSR president and highly influential advocate who played a pivotal role in PSR’s …

An Interview with Dr. Helen Caldicott, 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Read More »

UrduPoint News / Sputnik – 17th September, 2019 President Donald Trump‘s decision to fire National Security Adviser John Bolton revives hopes for improved Russia-US ties and for saving the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), anti-nuclear war activist Helen Caldicott told Sputnik. Last week, Trump via Twitter fired Bolton, his third national security adviser in less than three years, due to disagreements …

Bolton’s Fall Revives Hopes To Save New START Read More »

Helen Caldicott, Independent Australia, 4 September 2019 The prospect of thorium being introduced into Australia’s energy arrangements should be subjected to significant scrutiny, writes Helen Caldicott. AS AUSTRALIA is grappling with the notion of introducing nuclear power into the country, it seems imperative the general public understand the intricacies of these technologies so they can make informed …

New nuclear power proposal needs public debate Read More »

The sudden push by the Murdoch media and Coalition right-wingers to overturn Australia’s nuclear power ban ignores the chilling economic cost —  huge public subsidies, storing radioactive waste for thousands of years, the heavy costs of decommissioning and, potentially, radiation-related health costs. Veteran nuclear writer Noel Wauchope reports on the popular TV series, Chernobyl, and …

What’s more chilling: watching Chernobyl or cogitating the cost of going nuclear? Read More »

Independent Australia (IA) is thrilled to present Dr Helen Caldicott — Australian physician and famed anti-nuclear campaigner. In 2012, IA was the first to report the Fukushima nuclear meltdown and has continued to alert the public to the perils of the nuclear industry. With the re-elected Coalition intent on revisiting nuclear power, Dr Caldicott will …

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By Harvey S. Gold, Inside NoVa, May 18, 2019 It seems to me…it is time to speak up. As a teacher, I have not used this column to promote higher teacher salaries because I felt that would be self-serving. But, last week, I felt I must speak out after Sen. Tim Kaine visited Stafford to …

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By Agron Latifi, Illawarra Mercury, 13 May 2019 Anti-nuclear activist Dr Helen Caldicott once gave the then US president Ronald Reagan a piece of her mind during a meeting in the White House. Last Saturday Dr Caldicott took aim at Australian political leaders’ “inhumane treatment” of refugees during a Refugee Action Collective Illawarra event in …

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Fred Pearce’s book Fallout is a fascinating insight into a few of the disastrous episodes which took place during the hasty and ill-informed projects of the nuclear age, Dr Helen Caldicott says. Guest Dr Helen Caldicott Paediatrician; President, Helen Caldicott Foundation   Presenter Robyn Williams Producer James Bullen Go to https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/the-nuclear-nation-fallout/11041808, where you can lsiten …

The fallout from nuclear nations Read More »

By Linda Pentz Gunter, Beyond Nuclear International, 14 April 2019 Dr. Helen Caldicott: the anti-nuclear movement’s most fearless and indefatigable matriarch I have nothing against Birkenstock sandals. Well, not much anyway. Nor tie-dye really. Nor, do I think, does Dr. Helen Caldicott. But there was a time — and maybe there still is — when …

Put on your pearls and pummel ‘em! Read More »

By William J. Astore, Antiwar.com,  posted on April 09, 2019 I grew up on a steady diet of threat inflation. Before I was born, bomber and missile “gaps” had been falsely touted as showing the Soviet Union was ahead of the U.S. in developing nuclear-capable weaponry (the reverse was true). But those lies, which vastly …

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The eight year anniversary of the triple meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility passed mostly without comment in mainstream media circles. In spite of ongoing radiological contamination that will continue to spread and threaten human health for lifetimes to come, other stories dominate the international news cycle. The climate change conundrum, serious though it …

Fukushima: “An Ongoing Global Radiological Catastrophe”. “A Huge Coverup”. Read More »

By Jo Case, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 April 2019 The Thinking Woman ​Julienne van Loon ​NewSouth, $34.99 The Thinking Woman, the first work of non-fiction by acclaimed novelist Julienne van Loon (whose career began with a Vogel win for her first novel, Road Story, in 2004) is a knotty, charismatic exploration of the intersection between …

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By Michael Welch, Dr. Helen Caldicott, and Arnie Gundersen, Global Research, 17 March 2019 “The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe.” – Albert Einstein The eight year old Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster marks a critical turning point in human history. As …

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By Helen Caldicott, NAPF, 1 February 2019 What got you started on the path to being a nuclear weapons abolitionist? It began back when I was in my teens and read Neville Shute’s novel, On the Beach. It was about a nuclear holocaust that was set in Melbourne. At the end of the book, it …

In My Own Words Read More »