Anti-nuclear Nuclearism
Don’t count on the Obama administration having vigorous nuclear disarmament and antiproliferation policies that start at home.
A New Energy Future Means a New Energy Department
Among Steven Chu’s most daunting challenges will be reforming the Energy Department itself.
Reprocessing Spent Nuclear Fuel Too Risky
Nuclear energy is not the right alternative for the United States.
Radio Event: Dr. Helen Caldicott at Busboys and Poets
Renowned lecturer and anti-nuclear crusader, Dr. Helen Caldicott will be joining IPS Fellow and Earthbeat Radio Host Daphne Wysham and Dr. Arjun Makhijani, Founder and President of the Institute for Energy & Environmental Research at the new Busboys and Poets to discuss her recent book, ”Nuclear Power is Not the Answer.” The new Busboys is located at 1025 5th at K Street, NW.
Named one of the most influential women of the 20th century by the Smithsonian Institute and a Nobel Prize nominee, the Australia-born Caldicott left a medical career that included stints at Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Boston to devote her life to the prevention of nuclear war. She co-founded Physicians for Social Responsibility, an organization of 23,000 doctors committed to educating their colleagues about the dangers of nuclear power, nuclear weapons and nuclear war. Her efforts were the subject of the 1982 Academy Award-winning documentary “If You Love This Planet.” Caldicott has received more than 20 honorary degrees, and has authored seven books.
Earthbeat airs in 49 radio stations in the U.S. and Canada, reaching over 2 million listeners. This broadcast is the first in a series of live lectures we will be airing for distribution internationally. There will be a question and answer period following Caldicott’s talk, and a book-signing. Suggested donation in support of the non-profit Earthbeat Radio is $20. For more information, call 202-789-2227.
The Goldilocks Apocalypse
We seek out the comfortable middle at our own peril.
Avoiding Brinksmanship with Iran
Columnist Frida Berrigan discusses how to ensure that the next administration is not left with a major nuclear mess on its hands.
Playing Games with Iran
Negotiators are talking with Iran. Hardliners want to bomb. What’s the next move in this game with Iran?
An Uncomfortable Conversation about Nukes
Why is the Cold War Gang of Four suddenly in favor of nuclear disarmament? The answer is not entirely reassuring.
U.S.-Russian Nuclear Agreement Raises Serious Concerns
Many Democrats and Republicans oppose the accord because of fears that Russia is providing Iran with nuclear and military assistance. There are also bipartisan concerns about its potential nonproliferation problems.
Going Nuclear, Weapons-Free
The existing nuclear power in the Middle East is not Iran but Israel.
Ten Years After
A decade after India and Pakistan exploded their nuclear devices, the cloud that still hangs over South Asia is growing darker.
What Lee Can Learn From Bush?
The new South Korean President threatens to undo all the hard work of reconciliation with North Korea of the last decade.
A Sign of the Times
The peace sign turns 50 this year. Barry Miles describes the origins of what has become a nearly universal symbol.
NATO at a Crossroads
A plan for a new concept of NATO’s mission and a reformed nuclear policy.
Flogging a Dead Agreement
India is under pressure to complete a nuclear deal with Washington. But don’t hold your breath.