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On May 10, 2008, PNA presented a one-day, multidisciplinary conference, with 25 conference partners-- linked below--, to “connect the dots” on the environment, nuclear weapons, and global action on health and peace. We brought together experts, activists, advocates, and interested citizens for a critically-important discussion for Earth’s future. We also honored Jonathan Schell at dinner, and had a beautiful dance performance.
CONFERENCE PARTNERS: Americans for Informed Democracy, Beyond Nuclear, BigPictureSmallWorld.com, Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, Campaign for a Nuclear Weapons Free World, Center for American Progress, Coalition for Peace Action, Common Cause, Council for a Livable World, Faithful Security, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Global Security Institute, Lawyers Alliance for World Security, Lawyers' Committee on Nuclear Policy, MediaGlobal, Peace Action Philadelphia, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Psychologists for Social Responsibility, Students for Environmental Action, Student Peace Alliance (Temple University & Cabrini College), Students Project for Nuclear Awareness, Union of Concerned Scientists, and United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia.
International Dialogue on Achieving a Nuclear Weapons-Free World was a SuccessOn October 22, 2008 at Chesnut Hill College, Dr. Hans Blix & former US Ambassador Thomas Graham spoke about nuclear weapons issues. View
Students Start World Youth Movement for Nuclear EliminationOn July 11-17, students from all six continents and 15 countries met in Geneva. Led by Dr. Hans Blix, they agreed to build a world movement for nuclear weapons non-proliferation and elimination. View
Bombed by 67 NukesSenator Abacca Anjain Madisson of Rongelap, Marshall Islands, describes how her country was struck by 67 nuclear weapons during Pacific Islands testing by the United States. View