nuclear proliferation

Greenpeace opposes nuclear power not only because it is an expensive and hazardous way to produce electricity but also because it is also a key way for countries to gain access to the technology and materials needed to develop nuclear weapons.

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At the 2000 Review Conference, Parties to the NPT agreed 13 practical steps towards disarmament. This briefing shows how Greenpeace believes these steps can be strengthened by the 2005 Review.

Summary

Controlling who has access to nuclear materials, technology and information has a clear role to play in controlling nuclear weapons proliferation, but should not be seen as a replacement for solid steps towards elimination of nuclear weapons. This briefing provides a critique of President Bush's February 2004 non-proliferation policy announcement which does not support this view.

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