NATO’s stance toward Russia increases nuclear danger
After disappearing from the radar for several decades, nukes are back, and modernizing the U.S. arsenal will almost certainly kick off a nuclear arms race.
Baiting the bear: NATO and Russia stumble toward new Cold War
U.S. and European leaders say Russia is becoming more "aggressive" lately; with NATO troops on its border, Moscow sees things differently.
Disarmament experts agree: U.S. and Russia must cooperate or face catastrophe
The threat of a nuclear disaster has greatly increased since the collapse of the Soviet Union, top Russian and U.S. experts meeting in Washington agreed.
Major nuclear deal struck between Iran and six world powers
It is the most significant development between Washington and Tehran in more than three decades of estrangement between the two nations.
The Bushes, dirty tricks and regime change in nuclear-free Palau
On June 30, 1985, 30 years ago today, Haruo Remeliik, the president of anti-nuclear Palau, had his brains blown out.
Today in history: Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty is signed in 1972
The U.S. and USSR agreed not to build defensive missile systems and thus to limit escalation of the nuclear arms race.
Support builds for Peace and Planet mobilization
Peace, faith, environment and labor organizations are mobilizing for the Peace and Planet conference and march at the United Nations April 24-26.
Today in eco-history: Andropov writes to U.S. 5th grader to ease nuclear fears
While not seen as an environmental issue at the time, nuclear weapons pose the single biggest threat to the Earth's environment, scientists warned in 2006.
Japan abandoning nuclear power by 2040
The global nuclear industry faces tough times - and activists feel optimistic - in light of historic news that Japan has decided to abandon nuclear power.
Hiroshima, Nagasaki anniversaries marked around the world
In Japan and around the world, tens of thousands are marking one of the worst atrocities in modern history, the only time atomic weapons were ever used against human populations. They are vowing to never let it happen again.
