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Iraq cancers and birth defects from depleted uranium weapons

A July joint study by the Environmental Health and Science Ministry in Iraq also found that there are communities near the cities of Najaf, Basra and Fallujah with increased rates of cancer and birth defects since 2004………. The United States and Britain used up to 2,000 tons of this type of ammunition during the Iraq war.

Fallujah cancer spike linked to U.S. raid, Tehran Times, 2 Jan 2011, A new study concludes that the high rate of birth defects and cancer diagnoses in the Iraqi city of Fallujah is caused by weapons used by U.S. and UK forces six years ago. Continue reading →

January 2, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, Iraq, Uranium | 3 Comments

Depleted uranium weapons: cancer and birth defects toll on American soldiers

They too [U.S. troops] have fathered children with stunted arms, and rare abnormalities classically associated with radiation damage. They too seem prone to cancer and leukemia. Tellingly, so are EU soldiers who served as peacekeepers in the Balkans, where DU was also used. Indeed their leukemia rate has been so high that several EU governments have protested at the use of DU.

Depleted Uranium linked to birth defects and cancers among U.S. troops The Canadian , 27 Dec 10, Doctors in Iraq have estimated that birth defects have increased by 2-6 times, and 3-12 times as many children have developed cancer and leukaemia since 1991. Continue reading →

December 27, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, Uranium, USA | 2 Comments

US Energy Department’s dilemma over depleted uranium disposal

This type of low-level radioactive waste, though it meets state standards now, presents a special problem for regulators because it gets increasingly hazardous for around 1 million years and large quantities could potentially exceed state hazard allowances. Separate from the Savannah River waste, the company already has buried 49,000 tons of DU from past disposal contracts…..

Energy Department cancels search for interim depleted uranium storage | The Salt Lake TribuneBy Judy fahys Dec 21, 2010 The U.S. Energy Department has scrapped its search for temporary storage for two shipments of depleted uranium and is now looking for another place to bury the low-level radioactive waste permanently. Continue reading →

December 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, Uranium, USA, wastes | Leave a comment

Australian soldiers, Aborigines, civilians exposed to depleted uranium in ’50s nuclear tests

The government is preparing a study of those who may have been affected, including soldiers, and Aboriginal and civilian populations in the area at the time of testing.

Depleted uranium used at Maralinga Paul Langley’s Nuclear History Blog, 23 Nov 10, Australian Government Confirms Depleted Uranium Used in 1950s The Australian Federal Government announced that it will conduct a health study of Australian volunteers who worked at Maralinga, a British nuclear test site. Continue reading →

November 23, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA, depleted uranium | antinuclear, AUSTRALIA, depleted, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Depleted uranium the likely cause of Iraq child cancers

Many are asking whether this spike could be connected to contamination caused by the use of depleted uranium in the bombs and bullets used by American forces.

Iraqi child cancer ‘linked to US weapons’ 16 August 2010 Source: SBS Dateline The number of deformed babies and children with leukaemia is increasing in Iraq, with locals blaming Depleted Uranium weapons used in US attacks, …. Continue reading →

August 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, Iraq, Uranium | AUSTRALIA, cancer, depleted, nuclear, nuclear weapons, uranium | Leave a comment

Report on UK’s use of depleted uranium weapons in Iraq

“The UK Uranium Weapons Network (UWN) announced today that it has submitted its report on British military use of depleted uranium (DU) ammunition in the 2003 Iraq War to the Chilcot Inquiry.

Latest documents advocating the ban of depleted uranium. By Jerry Mazza, Online Journal, 23 July 2010, “…… recent documents gathered from reliable government and non-government sources. …. Continue reading →

July 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, UK, Uranium | Leave a comment

Video: UK’s use of depleted uranium weapons in Iraq

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Reports emerge the UK used depleted uranium weapons in Iraq – RT Top Stories RT Top Stories, 24 July, 2010, 00:41Reports have emerged that the UK used depleted uranium weapons during the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. A UK defense official has reportedly admitted using highly controversial ammunition. Continue reading →

July 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, Resources -audiovicual, UK, Uranium | cancer, depleted, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear weapons, uranium | Leave a comment

75 tons of depleted uranium in Gaza following Israeli attacks

No less than 75 tons of depleted uranium found in Gaza soil and subsoil as aftermath of Israeli attacks | Gauhar.com, 16 July 2010, Gaza / PNN – ‘Citizens Action to Dismantle Nuclear Weapons Completely’ has prepared a 33 page report showing the presence of tens of tons of depleted uranium in the Gaza Strip.The Israeli attacks of late December and January are the culprit, report the international organization.”The quantity of depleted uranium may amount to no less than 75 tons found in the soil and subsoil in the Gaza Strip,” is the study’s quote. Continue reading →

July 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, Gaza, Uranium | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear weapons, radiation, reactors, uranium | 87 Comments

USA – no idea what to do with depleted uranium wastes

Feds seek a temp home for depleted uranium | The Salt Lake Tribune, By JUDY FAHYS 8 July 2010, The U.S. Department of Energy has started looking beyond Utah for temporary storage of nearly 10,000 drums of depleted uranium for up to seven years…….. Continue reading →

July 8, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, USA | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons, uranium | Leave a comment

Depleted uranium from Afghan war causing neurolical effects in children in India

when heavy metals are coupled with uranium, the toxic effect increases manifold,” said Dr Amar Singh Azad, a paediatrician working on neurological disorders in children

Parts of Malwa, Raj drinking poison? Chandigarh – City – The Times of India P Singh, , Jun 16, 2010, “… While high concentration of uranium is attributed to use of depleted uranium in the Afghan war by US, Continue reading →

June 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, India | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Warfare by nuclear radiation, rather than bomb ‘blast’

US WAR PLAN:NUCLEAR BOMBS « Shoah, by Bob Nichols, (San Francisco) May 11, 2010 “…………the big thermonuclear weapons from the ever useful B-61 Dial-A-Yield right down to the 155mm atomic cannons that would kill or maim almost everybody on Earth are a convenient diversion from the real Nuclear War American Military Forces are tasked to fight in the Middle East, Central Asia and Asia right now – every day. Continue reading →

May 15, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, depleted uranium | Leave a comment

U.S. army always knew about the health danger of depleted uranium

SPOOKYWEATHER: Depleted Uranium Hazard Awareness – US Army Training Video If DU is as harmless as sometimes claimed then what spurred the US Army to make this training video ? This stuff is toxic and must be banned immediately.

VIDEO Depleted Uranium Hazard Awareness, SPOOKYWEATHER, 15 May 2010, – US Army Training Video The training materials were intended to instruct servicemen and women about the use and hazards of depleted uranium munitions. In addition, the training regimen included instructions for soldiers who repair and recover vehicles contaminated by depleted uranium.Throughout 1996, these videos sat on a shelf, while U.S. soldiers continued to use and work with depleted uranium munitions. Continue reading →

May 15, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, USA | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons, uranium | Leave a comment

High levels of uranium in Palestinian victims of Gaza bombings

Disturbing Findings of Toxic Uranium Levels in Gaza, palestinefreevoice, March 22 2010 Studies conducted by a group of Italian researchers have revealed the presence of dangerous levels of toxins in the bodies of Palestinian victims of Israeli bombings during operation Cast Lead in 2008-2009. The results of tests conducted on a sample of 15 dead and wounded victims of the war on Gaza, in addition to another sample of 95 citizens, showed the presence of 30 toxic components, notably high levels of uranium. Continue reading →

May 1, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, Gaza | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

U.S. Army Video Shows Danger of Depleted Uranium

Hazards of Depleted Uranium Contamination Training DU Video | Engage Today

Engage Today, 18 April 2010, Between October and December 1995, the US Army’s Depleted Uranium (DU) Project completed a series of training videos and manuals about depleted uranium munitions. This training regimen was developed as the result of recommendations made in the January 1993 General Accounting Office (GAO) report, Army Not Adequately Prepared to Deal with Depleted Uranium Contamination. The training materials were intended to instruct servicemen and women about the use and hazards of depleted uranium munitions. In addition, the training regimen included instructions for soldiers who repair and recover vehicles contaminated by depleted uranium.

April 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, USA | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear technology, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radioactive, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment

Video: depleted uranium’s effects in the Balkans

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A Most Persistent War Crime: Depleted Uranium and the Balkans Eleven Years After The Balkans Bombings:Depleted Uranium in NATO Bombs Remains Deadly by Ljubica Vujadinovic, 18 Aprol 2010, A leading Serbian expert in the field says the NATO’s use of depleted uranium ammunition in it’s aggression on Serbia has caused enormous increase in cancer rates and number of newborn with malformations. Continue reading →

April 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | depleted uranium, EUROPE | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radiation, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment