Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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Nuclear industry proponents often assert that low doses of radiation (eg below 100mSV) produce no ill effects and are therefore safe. But , as the US National Academy of Sciences BEIR VII report has concluded, no dose of radiation is safe, however small, including background radiation; exposure is cumulative and adds to an individual's risk of developing cancer.

Helen Caldicott's Popular Quotes

The power of an aroused public is unbeatable.

- Helen Caldicott

You're going to have to change the priorities of your life, if you love this planet.

- Helen Caldicott

Cuba is a wonderful country. What Castro’s done is superb.

- Helen Caldicott

We are the curators of life on earth. We hold it in the palm of our hand.

- Helen Caldicott

Patriotism is nationalism, and always leads to war.

- Helen Caldicott

I have witnessed the takeover of my world by plastic.

- Helen Caldicott

If the corporations have their way, the Earth will be killed, and that's in your lifetime. It's revolting to me that students are being trained to wo…

- Helen Caldicott

If you inhale a millionth of a gram of plutonium, the surrounding cells receive a very, very high dose. Most die within that area, because it's an al…

- Helen Caldicott

The U.S. population, a mere four or five percent of the world total, creates half the world's toxic waste.

- Helen Caldicott