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.
I have witnessed the takeover of my world by plastic. - Helen Caldicott
I have witnessed the takeover of my world by plastic.
- Helen Caldicott
Cuba is a wonderful country. What Castro’s done is superb. - Helen Caldicott
Cuba is a wonderful country. What Castro’s done is superb.
Patriotism is nationalism, and always leads to war. - Helen Caldicott
Patriotism is nationalism, and always leads to war.
We are the curators of life on earth. We hold it in the palm of our hand. - Helen Caldicott
We are the curators of life on earth. We hold it in the palm of our hand.
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 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…
The power of an aroused public is unbeatable. - Helen Caldicott
The power of an aroused public is unbeatable.
You're going to have to change the priorities of your life, if you love this planet. - Helen Caldicott
You're going to have to change the priorities of your life, if you love this planet.
The U.S. population, a mere four or five percent of the world total, creates half the world's toxic waste. - Helen Caldicott
The U.S. population, a mere four or five percent of the world total, creates half the world's toxic waste.
As a physician, I see the earth as a patient in the intensive care unit. We have an acute clinical crisis on our hands and must take urgent action. M… - Helen Caldicott
As a physician, I see the earth as a patient in the intensive care unit. We have an acute clinical crisis on our hands and must take urgent action. M…
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