Taste of the World

Dr. Caldicott's Visit Draws Crowds and Generates Discussion

Dr. Helen Caldicott, the world's foremost anti-nuclear advocate, paid a visit to the Tri-Cities last week at APEC's bequest, largely due to the tireless efforts of Linda Cataldo Modica.

Dr. Caldicott had a busy day last Thursday, first touring the areas surrounding Aerojet Ordinance Tennessee Inc. in Jonesborough and Nuclear Fuel Service in Erwin. Both facilities handle highly toxic nuclear material that pose extreme danger to the population of the Tri-Cities, In her first lecture at ETSU, Dr. Helen Caldicott had some very strong sentiments about the two plants:

              "I'm totally freaked out by what I've seen today."

Upcoming APEC Event: Dr Helen Caldicott

Dr. Helen Caldicott

Dr. Helen Caldicott, world famous anti-nuclear activist, will speak in our region on Thursday, April 12th at two different venues. The first talk, entitled “Disproportionate Harm:  Radiation Exposure, Women & Children," will take place at ETSU at 12:00 pm in the Culp Center's Upper Level Dining Room #2. The second talk, entitled “The Global Nuclear and Depleted Uranium Weapons Threat,” will be held at Emory and Henry College at 4:00 pm at the McGlothlin St. Hall Room 102.