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14 April – Zoom -Nuclear Power is Not the Solution

Nuclear Power is Not the Solution – (Apr 15, 2026 01:00 AM  in  Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney)

Join the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) on Tuesday, April 14th for a timely webinar exploring the risks associated with nuclear power and challenging the myth that it offers a simple, safe, carbon-free solution to the climate crisis. Taking place in the context of the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the upcoming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference, this discussion will reflect on past lessons while looking ahead to a nuclear-free future.

Taking place in the context of the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the upcoming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference, this webinar will explore the risks associated with nuclear power and challenge the myth that it offers a simple, safe, carbon-free solution to the climate crisis.

Expert speakers include:

• Linda Pentz Gunter, Beyond Nuclear, highlighting overall dangers of nuclear power

• Dr. Paul Saoke, IPPNW Kenya, highlighting reflections from his 2025 book on extractive practices of uranium mining across the continent

• Tim Jusdon, Nuclear Information and Resource Service, highlighting nuclear power expansion in response to AI energy needs

• Vladimir Slyviak, Ecodefense, highlighting Zaporizhzhia and risks in war zones

• Moderator: Laura Wunder, IPPNW Germany

April 10, 2026 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Events