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!
Civil Society Statement for the International Day Against Nuclear Tests
Selina N. Leem delivered this statement on behalf of NAPF [...]
20 Years of Nuclear tests by India and Pakistan: the Real Nuclear Danger in Asia That Nobody is Talking About
While the global diplomatic circuits, international media and opinion makers [...]
No Money for New Nuclear Weapons or Testing
The United States detonated 1,032 nuclear weapons tests in the [...]