Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

Dozens "dead" after nuclear waste train incident in London

Posted Mon, 19/07/2010 - 12:00am by admin

What if: "Dozens died immediately and thousands more have been exposed to dangerous levels of cancer-causing radiation after a train carrying high level nuclear waste exploded as it passed through the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London this afternoon. The public is being warned to steer well clear of the area as the radioactive plume makes its way across the capital and the southern half of England."


The risk of just such a scenario, whether caused by an accident or terrorist attack, prompted the Nuclear Trains Action Group to organise a die-in in front of Stratford station in east London as part of a demonstration on Saturday, 10 July 2010 against nuclear waste being transported by rail through the Olympic Park and densely populated areas of north London.

Nuclear Power: Q & A (CND)

Posted Mon, 01/02/2010 - 1:00am by admin

This Q & A explains the arguments against nuclear power, showing why it is not the answer to climate change, being far from a carbon-free energy source. Its true costs are summarised and its unique dangers are highlighted, including nuclear weapons proliferation, the potential for catastrophic accidents and the problem of radioactive waste.

Infant leukaemias near nuclear power stations

Posted Fri, 01/01/2010 - 1:00am by admin

Summary briefing of German government-commissioned research (KiKK study) showing that there are large increases in cancer in children under five who live near nuclear power stations.

Download the CND briefing as PDF at http://www.cnduk.org/images/stories/briefings/nuclear_power/ian_fairlie_...

“Radioactive Royals” Welcome Nuclear Greenwash Brigade to the Palace

Posted Thu, 05/02/2009 - 1:00am by admin
Anti-nuclear power campaigners dressed as “Radioactive Royals and nuclear guards” protested in front of Buckingham Palace on Thursday, 5 February as nuclear industry bigwigs were wined and dined by the Duke of York, Prince Andrew.

The links between nuclear power and nuclear weapons

Posted Sat, 01/04/2006 - 12:00am by admin

The links between nuclear power and nuclear weapons go back to the very beginning of the development of atomic energy. Over time the nature and strength of these links have varied.