Sign to stop the dumping of Fukushima radioactive water into the ocean!

The nightmare of US atomic tests

In this edition of The Update, we remember those who suffered due to atomic testing around the world, and focus on a new 22-minute documentary -- The Atomic Soldiers -- featuring interviews with US military personnel forced to witness the atomic blasts. You can watch the film and read more on the Beyond Nuclear International website.

What happens if there is a nuclear accident during a pandemic lockdown?

If a severe nuclear power plant accident happens during a viral pandemic, already scare emergency supplies would not be available to health workers. Worse still, evacuation might be impractical. Are we even ready? At the very least, everyone living and working within 50 miles of a nuclear power plant should get the minimum protection for their thyroid in the form of potassium iodide (KI) tablets. This does not mean you are safe or fully protected from the radioactive gases released during a nuclear accident. None of us should be put in this situation and all nuclear power plants should be shut down. But until that happens, KI is a fundamental human right. That's why Beyond Nuclear runs a Got KI? campaign. We explain.

Indian Point 2 reactor closes! Now what?

In the first of a series of video reports, we'll be letting you know what we're working on and address breaking news and other developments as we continue our campaign to abolish nuclear power and nuclear weapons.