The Cold War left behind a tragic nuclear legacy in human and environmental terms. The collapse of the Soviet Union forced each newly independent country to consider its status as a nuclear state and to contend with this legacy on its own terms. Nevertheless, the countries of the former Soviet Union are linked by transport routes, interdependent radioactive waste agreements, and a tradition of cross-border scientific endeavor. As a result, the complex dynamic in the region requires cooperation not only among governments, but also among scientists and NGOs working for the safety and security of their communities. The Soviet Union's nuclear legacy not only threatens proliferation of nuclear weapons but it also threatens the environmental integrity of communities.
ISAR: Resources for Environmental Activists provides the tools needed by activists to obtain information about and research the environmental hazards of the nuclear industry, to engage the public in dialogue about nuclear industry developments and procedures, and to become informed and skilled leaders of the movement for nuclear safety.
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