Environmental Costs of Nuclear Weapons
Our booklet covers topics such as climate and resource related conflicts, adverse effects from nuclear tests and uranium mining, radioactive and toxic discharges, the close links between civil nuclear power stations and weapons programmes, and the large 'carbon bootprint' of the military.
Doc Source: Peace Education Scotland Last Modified: 24/10/2021
A standalone information booklet for background reading or independent research, covering climate and resource-related conflicts, adverse effects from nuclear tests and uranium mining, radioactive and toxic discharges, the links between civil nuclear power and weapons programmes, and the military’s large “carbon bootprint.”
The ‘Atomic Scotland’ infographic (p.11) is a highly usable standalone visual for S2+. Strong cross-curricular fit with Geography (climate/environment), Science (topical), and Modern Studies. Complements the Nuclear Winter resource and accompanying video.
Schools near Faslane, Rosneath, Dounreay, or along Trident convoy routes may find the Scotland-specific content particularly relevant – including at Primary level with appropriate teacher support.
Activities: Reading / research, Class discussion, Map work (Atomic Scotland infographic), Source analysis and Essay/extended writing