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After some confusion around a Greenland multi-element mine, the Greenland Government confirmed that its “zero tolerance policy” toward uranium mining is still in place.
read more19th World Congress of IPPNW International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Basel / Switzerland IPPNW call for appropriate measures to ban uranium mining worldwideAt its 19th World Congress in Basel, Switzerland, IPPNW’s International Council made a strong and clear statement, requesting a Ban on Uranium Mining and production of yellowcake; the statement refers…
read moreÄrztekongress beschäftigt sich mit den gesundheitlichen Folgen des Uranabbaus Weltweit leiden Tausende Menschen unter den Folgen des Uranabbaus. Ärzte haben sich bei einem Kongress in Basel mit den Folgen auseinandergesetzt. Beitrag von Henning Hooss. SWR2 Impuls vom 30.08.2010
read moreThe pre-Congress calls in its final statement for an end of uranium mining: “Uranium and its radioactive decay produts must remain in the ground. We stand in solidarity with those working for an end to uranium mining and processing, irresponsible radioactive waste management, nuclear power and nuclear weapons”. The text of the Indigenous Peoples statement…
read moreIPPNW held a 1-day pre-congress to their 2010 annual world-congress in Basel, Switzerland, “Sacred Land – Poisoned Peoples / Indigenous Peopeles and Uranium Mining”. Delegates to the pre-congress released a joint statement calling for an end to all uranium mining and processing, irresponsible radioactive waste management, nuclear power and nuclear weapons.
read moreTanzania: Dar Es Salaam / Bahi / Dodoma Ute Koczy (MdB, Die GRÜNEN) und Jüttner (MdB, CDU) in Tanzania Fact-finding Mission betreffs Uranabbau siehe Bericht auf der website der GRÜNEN
read moreEin kurzer Überblick zur Situation in Tanzania.
read moreEine kurze Übersicht zur Lage in Namibia.
read more[26/03/2009] Communique de Presse de ASADHO Katanga re: Rapport sur Shinkolobwe View/Download PDF
read moreCarolyn Lebel1st June, 2010 As the new nuclear renaissance grows, so too does uranium extraction. In Niger, which boasts some of the world’s richest deposits, NGOs saythat the poor are being exploited for the West’s ‘clean energy’.
read moreBy: Liezel Hill 11th May 2010 TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Uranium One has finally sold its Dominion project in South Africa, the company announced on Monday, bringing an end to what CEO Jean Nortier called a “sad chapter” for the miner.
read moreby James Wood Saskatoon StarPhoenix April 15, 2011 Premier Brad Wall says Saskatchewan residents haven’t warmed to the idea of storing nuclear waste in the province and it is highly unlikely the government would allow such a facility to be built. Wall made the comments Thursday after a petition with more than 4,500 signatures…
read moreby Inge Lindemann, Oct / Nov 2008 / April 2010 A comprehensive compilation of the basics and the latest findings in regard to the health hazards of uranium, the diseases it may cause, the effects on environment, water, air etc., with links to the relevant scientific studies. … read more
read moreUranium has forced people to move Publicerad 100325 15:40. For over 30 years, a large proportion of the uranium used to produce electricity in the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant in Sweden derived from Canada. Uranium mining has forced indigenous people to flee from the land where they lived for thousands of years.
read moreAus CONTRASTE Nr. 305 (Februar 2010, Seite 4) Weidende Schafe und Ziegen unter Korkeichen und unter silbrig in der Sonne glänzenden Olivenhainen; Gärten voller Orangen- und Mandarinenbäume; sanft gurgelnde, klare Bäche; duftende Rauchwürste, Schinken und der berühmte Käse von Nisa: Die Landschaft rund um das mittelalterliche Städtchen gleichen Namens in Portugal ist reich an Tradition…
read moreby Dr. Chris Busby and Prof. Dr. Ewald Schnug, Nov 2009 Latest scientific findings of Prof. Schnug and Dr. Busby in regard to uranium contamination. … read more
read moreThe Southwest US has – again – become a target area for uranium mining companies from the conference: highly recommended:“From Radioactive Mines to Radioactive Weapons“, Video, Part 1 – 3 (ENGLISH) Program of 7th Southwest Uranium Forum (ENGLISH)
read moreA moratorium on exploration and mining of uranium in Nova Scotia will be made law. The province introduced legislation today, Oct. 14, to entrench a uranium ban that had been in effect since 1981.
read morewith international experts click:Uranium Power Meets Local and International Resistance in Finland (ENGLISH) Ranua Uranium Exploration Action (ENGLISH) Ureinwohner Lapplands durch Uranabbau bedroht (GERMAN)
read moreIn October 2009, Tanzanian NGO’s in cooperation with European NGO’s organized the Tanzania Uranium Awareness Campaign 2009, starting with a conference in Arusha and ending with a 2-day conference in Dar Es Salaam. During both conferences, participants expressed major concerns about the possible dangers of uranium mining coming to their country, and at the final…
read moreclick:“No Nuclear Power: Rally” (ARTICLE in StarPhoenix, Oct 5, 2009, local Saskatchewan newspaper) ANNOUNCEMENT of the Rally by the Saskatchewan Greens
read moreThe issue of uranium mining in France AND abroad was discussed.A representative from Niger reported about the situation around uranium mining in Niger.An exhibiton of the Collectif Tchinaghen on the uranium minign situation in Niger was displayed. Program of Meeting / Worhshops / Conference For more details:Collectif TchinaghenUranium-related information –> scroll down on the blog…
read more– Let’s shut down the Nuclear Power Plant at Fessenheim (France) –Demonstration of anti-nuclear groups About 10.000 people called for a shut-down of one of the oldest nuclear power plants of France, Fessenheim, on the river Rhine, and against nuclear power in general. “fermons-fessenheim” – The demonstration
read moreSeptember 18, 2009, Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The Hualapai Tribe has renewed a ban on uranium mining on its land near the Grand Canyon, joining other American Indian tribes in opposing what they see as a threat to their environment and their culture. … read more
read more– Workshop – Information and Deliberation on Uranium Exploitation –Bakara / N’Djamena / TCHAD At the workshop, approx. 30 civil society representatives from Tchad, Niger, Cameroon and Centralafrican Republic (RCA) as well as international experts and moderators were present. The workshop issued a final declaration: “Declaration de Bakara” (FRENCH) (An English translation of the “Declaration…
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