The Death of a Nuclear Warhead: The Environmental and Health Impacts of Nuclear Weapons Complex Activities

Global Green USA is committed to the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction, and urges the government to continue disarmament efforts. The disassembly of nuclear weapons must, however, be conducted in a manner that minimizes danger to human health and the environment. There are a number of risks involved in disassembly, some unique, others similar to the dangers of the production of these weapons. Even low doses of fissile and other materials used in nuclear weapons, for instance, have been shown to pose serious risks to human health and the environment. This report examines these and other dangers, taking a particularly close look at the NWC’s Pantex Plant (Amarillo, Texas), where nuclear weapons slated for removal from the stockpile are disassembled. This research was completed money allocated during Round 4 of the Citizens’ Monitoring and Technical Assessment Fund (MTA Fund). Clark University was named conservator of these works. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at [email protected]://commons.clarku.edu/globalgreen/1000/thumbnail.jp

The Oak Ridge National Security Complex: Human Health and the Environment as Casualties of Hot and Cold Wars

This report reviews lingering and emerging dangers at the largest NWC site, the Oak Ridge National Security Complex in Tennessee. The Oak Ridge site is both a high- value target for terrorist attack, a source of environmental contamination, and a potential public health threat. This report examines the nexus between environment, health and security at Oak Ridge, and discusses known and potential dangers in each of these areas. This research was completed money allocated during Round 5 of the Citizens’ Monitoring and Technical Assessment Fund (MTA Fund). Clark University was named conservator of these works. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at [email protected]://commons.clarku.edu/globalgreen/1001/thumbnail.jp