Nuclear Testing
A three-step guide to nuclear weapons testing
1. Nuclear Testing Basics
2. The Stories
3. The Impact
2000+
Nuclear tests conducted
$91.4B
Spent on nuclear weapons in 2023 by the nine nuclear weapons states
3
International treaties on limiting nuclear weapons testing
- Nuclear Testing Basics
Informational Video: Ivana Hughes on Nuclear Testing History
2. Stories of Nuclear Testing
Below you can learn about some of the main nuclear testing sites, including stories of impact on indigenous and local communities. Click through to learn more.
3. Impact of Nuclear Weapons Testing
Nuclear weapons pose a significant threat not only to human life but also to the environment and climate. This page explores various scenarios in which nuclear weapons affect our planet, from atmospheric and underground tests to the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare. By understanding these impacts, we can better advocate for nuclear disarmament and the well-being of humanity and all other life on our beautiful planet. Click on one of the buttons below to learn more!
Radiation, Japan and the Marshall Islands
Glenn Alcalay discusses potential effects on the Japanese people from radioactive releases at the Fukushima plant based on the experience of Marshall Islanders with US nuclear weapons tests.
New Momentum for Nuclear Abolition: Opportunities and Obstacles
A message from Alice Slater for the 10th anniversary of the Indian Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament and Peace.
The Legacy of Nuclear Testing in the Marshall Islands
Robert Alvarez outlines the devastating effects that nuclear weapons testing has had on the people and the land of the Marshall Islands.