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The Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons The Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons

Op-Ed by Al Jubitz, Founder of Rotarian Action Group for Peace - March 12, Op-Ed by Al Jubitz, Founder of Rotarian Action Group for Peace - March 12, 2014 “Rotarians are leaders, and leadership is understanding reality and taking appropriate action. In this case, we need to apply our leadership skills, voices and passion to an issue that poses the number one threat to our planet: nuclear weapons. ” THE ASKS: ü Sign the petition ü Join the Rotarian Action Group for Peace ü Will someone in this group be a point of contact for more action? ü Willing to join in local meetings with other community leaders and elected officials on how to reduce nuclear weapons risks ü PROMOTE WORLD PEACE WITHOUT NUCLEAR WEAPONS

http: //earthobservatory. nasa. gov/IOTD/view. php? id=885 http: //earthobservatory. nasa. gov/IOTD/view. php? id=885

Nuclear Weapons Our Common History Nuclear Weapons Our Common History

Nuclear weapons Are different from every other type of weapon Nuclear weapons Are different from every other type of weapon

http: //blog. 360 cities. net/hiroshima-after-the-atomic-bomb/ BLAST http: //blog. 360 cities. net/hiroshima-after-the-atomic-bomb/ BLAST

BURNS Thermal energy is 35% of total. In first seconds, temperatures are the same BURNS Thermal energy is 35% of total. In first seconds, temperatures are the same as the sun. http: //life. time. com/history/hiroshima-portraits-of-survivors/#13

1. IONIZING RADIATION 2. Death or Illness Effects both immediate and long lasting. 1. 1. IONIZING RADIATION 2. Death or Illness Effects both immediate and long lasting. 1. http: //science. howstuffworks. com/nuclear-meltdown-disasters-pictures. htm#page=12 2. http: //www. compassionmed. org/transnistria_2006. html

http: //govbooktalk. gpo. gov/tag/disaster-response/ No adequate medical response overwhelming numbers loss of infrastructure. http: //govbooktalk. gpo. gov/tag/disaster-response/ No adequate medical response overwhelming numbers loss of infrastructure.

Nuclear Famine Nuclear Famine

Nuclear War in South Asia 20, 000 deaths in major cities in India and Nuclear War in South Asia 20, 000 deaths in major cities in India and Pakistan Radioactive contamination throughout both countries and in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Tibet, China, and other neighbors Global climate disruption from smoke and soot caused by massive fires. Nuclear Famine report of December 2013 warns of decade long crop loss in Northern Hemisphere Physicians for Social Responsibility

Chart courtesy of Alan Robock Chart courtesy of Alan Robock

Chart courtesy of Alan Robock Chart courtesy of Alan Robock

Chronic Malnutrition Today 800 million people 1, 800 -2, 200 calories minimum daily requirement Chronic Malnutrition Today 800 million people 1, 800 -2, 200 calories minimum daily requirement 870 million people at or below this 300 million in countries dependent on food imports

2 billion dead from starvation alone? Physicians for Social Responsibility 2 billion dead from starvation alone? Physicians for Social Responsibility

World Nuclear Forces September, 2014 United States 7, 300 Russia 8, 000 China 250 World Nuclear Forces September, 2014 United States 7, 300 Russia 8, 000 China 250 France 300 United Kingdom 225 Israel 80 India 90 -110 Pakistan 100 -120 DPRK (North Korea) Less than 10 Total ~16, 300 Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Nuclear Notebook

These findings require a fundamental change in our thinking about nuclear weapons These findings require a fundamental change in our thinking about nuclear weapons

There is HOPE A shift is occurring There is HOPE A shift is occurring

There is HOPE • We must change how we think There is HOPE • We must change how we think

There is HOPE • We must change how we think • Each of us There is HOPE • We must change how we think • Each of us has a role to play

There is HOPE • We must change how we think • Each of us There is HOPE • We must change how we think • Each of us has a role to play • Each individual can make a difference

There is HOPE • We must change how we think • Each of us There is HOPE • We must change how we think • Each of us has a role to play • Each individual can make a difference • “They” will not let it happen

World Opinion – Nuclear Disarmament? World Public Opinion Poll, 2008 World Opinion – Nuclear Disarmament? World Public Opinion Poll, 2008

Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons Co. Oslo, Norway March 2013 127 nations represented Nayarit, Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons Co. Oslo, Norway March 2013 127 nations represented Nayarit, Mexico February, 2014 146 nations represented Vienna, Austria December, 2014

United Nations General Assembly 1 st Committee 124 Nations Joint Statement on the Humanitarian United Nations General Assembly 1 st Committee 124 Nations Joint Statement on the Humanitarian Consequences of Nuclear Weapons October 21, 2013 "The only way to guarantee that nuclear weapons will never be used again is through their total elimination. “ Nobel Peace Laureates' Statement: Nuclear Abolition is a Humanitarian Imperative October 24, 2013 Council of Delegates, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Working towards the elimination of nuclear weapons: Four-year action plan Resolution adopted: Nov. 18, 2013 Sydney, Australia

U. S. Conference of Mayors: Calls on - US to negotiate in good faith U. S. Conference of Mayors: Calls on - US to negotiate in good faith to eliminate Nuclear Weapons and -To minimize spending on nuclear weapons redirecting monies to cities. June 24, 2014 World Council of Churches: Calls for a nuclear free world July 7, 2014

www. rotarianactiongroupforpeace. org Polio Almost Gone! Nuclear Weapons Next ? www. icanw. org www. rotarianactiongroupforpeace. org Polio Almost Gone! Nuclear Weapons Next ? www. icanw. org

Op-Ed by Al Jubitz, Founder of Rotarian Action Group for Peace - March 12, Op-Ed by Al Jubitz, Founder of Rotarian Action Group for Peace - March 12, 2014 “Rotarians are leaders, and leadership is understanding reality and taking appropriate action. In this case, we need to apply our leadership skills, voices and passion to an issue that poses the number one threat to our planet: nuclear weapons. ” THE ASKS: ü Sign the petition ü Join the Rotarian Action Group for Peace ü Will someone in this group be a point of contact for more action? ü Willing to join in local meetings with other community leaders and elected officials on how to reduce nuclear weapons risks ü PROMOTE WORLD PEACE WITHOUT NUCLEAR WEAPONS

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US Budget • Priorities Nuclear Weapons Programs CO$T to Ventura County ‘ 2013 $176, US Budget • Priorities Nuclear Weapons Programs CO$T to Ventura County ‘ 2013 $176, 057, 600. 00

US Budget • Priorities Nuclear Weapons Programs CO$T to Oxnard City ‘ 2013 $26, US Budget • Priorities Nuclear Weapons Programs CO$T to Oxnard City ‘ 2013 $26, 784, 740. 00

Cedar Rapids, Iowa May, 2014 Cedar Rapids, Iowa May, 2014

Tambora Volcano Average 1. 25° F temperature drop; reduction in rain Killing summer frosts Tambora Volcano Average 1. 25° F temperature drop; reduction in rain Killing summer frosts Doubled grain prices Deadly famine in Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, India and France. Physicians for Social Responsibility

US Budget • Priorities Nuclear Weapons Programs CO$T to Claremont City ‘ 2013 $8, US Budget • Priorities Nuclear Weapons Programs CO$T to Claremont City ‘ 2013 $8, 382, 816. 00

LA City Hall 12. 5 kt blast LA City Hall 12. 5 kt blast

Chronic Malnutrition Today 800 million people Impacted by projected reduction of 15 -30% in Chronic Malnutrition Today 800 million people Impacted by projected reduction of 15 -30% in wheat in China, 10 -15% of corn, soy and rice in US and China for at least 10 years.