Webinar Discusses the Risks and Misconceptions of Nuclear Power

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:29:00 +0200

On April 14, 2026, the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) hosted a webinar examining the dangers and misconceptions surrounding nuclear power. The discussion, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster and ahead of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, emphasized that nuclear energy is not a straightforward, safe, or carbon-free solution to the climate crisis. Expert speakers included Linda Pentz Gunter of Beyond Nuclear, who addressed general nuclear risks; Dr. Paul Saoke from IPPNW Kenya, discussing uranium mining practices in Africa; Tim Jusdon of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service, exploring nuclear expansion driven by AI energy demands; and Vladimir Slyviak from Ecodefense, focusing on nuclear hazards in conflict zones such as Zaporizhzhia. Moderated by Laura Wunder of IPPNW Germany, the session aimed to highlight lessons from past nuclear accidents while promoting a nuclear-free future. The webin