The human and environmental cost of Britain's nuclear weapons testing

The human and environmental cost of Britain’s nuclear weapons testing – Parliamentary CND webinar, 14 March

Today marks 70 years since the first detonation of a thermonuclear bomb by the US. The Castle Bravo test was the largest nuclear explosion ever detonated by the US and it has had a devasting impact on the people of the Marshall Islands, who now mark this terrible anniversary as Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day.

In pursuing nuclear weapons, nuclear-armed states – including Britain – have caused long-lasting human and environmental damage and destruction.

When we discuss the terrifying consequences of nuclear war and weapons, it is important to understand that the production of these weapons has already had devastating consequences for many indigenous people across the globe.

Between 1957-62, the British government undertook nuclear testing on the colonised islands of Kiribati, not far from the Marshall Islands. Many are still suffering from birth defects, cancers and other serious illnesses connected to radiation poisoning.

The UK government refuses to acknowledge the experiences of many on the Pacific Islands and has refused to make reparations.

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