fourth observance of the international day against nuclear tests andrew s. kanter, md mph facmi
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Fourth Observance of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests Andrew S. Kanter, MD MPH FACMI Immediate Past President Physicians for Social Responsibility US Affiliate of The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Fourth Observance of the International Day Against
Nuclear Tests Andrew S. Kanter, MD MPH FACMI
Immediate Past PresidentPhysicians for Social Responsibility
US Affiliate of
The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War
Animation by Luke Oman. Robock, et. al. Climatic consequences of regional nuclear conflicts. Atmos. Chem. Phys., 7, 2003–2012, 2007
Graph courtesy of Alan Robock
Global climate change unprecedented in recorded human history
Summary of Agricultural Effects
Agricultural Crop Studied First 5 years
Second 5 Years
US Maize (Corn) -20% -10%
US Soybeans -15% -10%
China Maize (Corn) -20% -15%
China Middle Season Rice* -15% -10%
China Winter Wheat* -35% -25%
* Robock, unpublished data
Effect on Existing Malnourished
• 870 million people receive 1750 calories per day.
• 10-35% decrease puts entire group at risk if famine persists for full decade.
• If market turmoil causes big spike in food prices, the decline in food consumption would be much greater.
Decrease in Surface Air Temperatures 2 years after full-scale nuclear warDecrease in Surface Air Temperatures 2 years after full-scale nuclear war
Surface Air Temperatures 2 years after 150 million tons of smoke enters stratosphere
