Facts and Articles

1. A nuclear weapon is a mechanism that gathers its power from nuclear reactions. These reactions are caused by an atom splitting process that creates a very large amount of energy. The energy produced from nuclear reactions is millions of times more dynamic that fossil fuels.

2. A the center of a nuclear explosion, the temperature can exceed ten million degrees Celsius. The middle of the sun is believed to be about 40 million degrees Celsius.

3. According to population estimates, about 40 % of the civilians in Hiroshima perished as a result of the atom bomb. About 30% of the population in Nagasaki died from the blast. The explosion was so powerful; there were impressions of human shadows that were burned into cement structures.

4. According to the US Department of Defense, there have been 11 nuclear bombs that have been lost in tests and never recovered. Roughly 6.5 billion dollars is spent each year on maintaining the stockpile of nuclear weapons in the United States.

5.  The former Soviet Union has been an area of concern for many global nuclear experts. This is due to the underground nuclear market and the lack of security at the nuclear sites.

 6. There have been recorded situations between the US and Russia where a nuclear attack was only minutes away. One situation included technical failure that wrongly showed that one country was under a missile attack. Another situation was simple human error that would have led to a horrible outcome.

7. The aim of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1970 was to reduce and limit technology for nuclear weapons throughout the world.  Meanwhile, several other countries have since acquired nuclear weapons.

8.  In 2005, Abdul Queer Khan of Pakistan has admitted to spreading nuclear secrets to North Korea, Iran and Libya.

9. International concern has been growing over China concerted efforts to update and upgrade their nuclear weapons arsenal. 

10. Several agencies have been setup to monitor nuclear activities worldwide. One such agency is the International Atomic Energy Agency. The IAEA was founded in 1957 and is based in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA attempts to uphold safety and security via inspections of nuclear faculties.

A Stand Against Nuclear Proliferation

    A prime example of the nuclear escalation between two countries was during the 1970’s between India and Pakistan. The rival countries raced to achieve regional nuclear supremacy. Meanwhile, many social needs went neglected as necessary funds went towards the nuclear programs. A domino effect starts once a country in a particular region craves nuclear weapons. This situation creates an unstable outlook for all inhabitants. Reports are that several countries in the Middle East are planning to develop nuclear technology as a result of Iran’s actions.  A country’s mindless pursuit of nuclear weapons results in a downward spiral that breeds wariness.

      The global nuclear threats are numerous. The areas of concern start with the large number of stockpiled nuclear weapons in the United States. Another concern is the growing nuclear black market in the former Soviet Union. Also a stronger focus must be placed on the number of terrorist groups attempting to gain nuclear arms. The moment one country or group has launched a single nuclear strike, consequent retaliation will occur. One nuclear strike will likely trigger a series of nuclear attacks involving multiple countries. The result would be a widespread catastrophe.

      Our aim is the reduction of nuclear weapons. The reasons are plentiful. We strive to preserve peace, the environment and our future. Our tools are knowledge, education and organization. Take a stand against nuclear escalation!