More Information and Links regarding Depleted Uranium (DU)

The first two links below are suggested as a good introduction to the issues of depleted uranium (DU).

Bob Evans, investigative reporter for The Daily Press has written a two part story describing the adverse health effects of radioactive and toxic dust from depleted uranium (DU) ammunition used in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Another article by Bob Evans entitled, "Pentagon downplays the risks of depleted uranium weapons".

If you would like more information about DU, or want to speak with someone locally about DU, contact Miles Manchester (miles4906@hotmail.com)

New research on uranium's effect on DNA. "A Northern Arizona University biochemist and her students report that uranium can damage DNA as a heavy metal independent of its radioactive properties. Their research has enormous implications for the study of depleted uranium as a component in military munitions." (UPI, 4/10/06).

Depleted Uranium Resources. A terrific resource that includes a brief, but informative description of what DU is, numerous articles and links to more resources. (Not In Our Name website)

This breaking news is also covered in another article, "When Cells Exposed To Uranium They Acquire Mutations" (Medical News Today)

New York Veterans for Peace site with links to several sites with DU info.

The national Veterans for Peace site can be searched for "depleted uranium". Currently 163 related articles.

National Gulf War Resource Center. Searchable site. Currently 413 related articles.

Would you be surprised to find that the Department of Defense has determined that DU poses no health risk? Read it for yourself. "Study Finds Little Risk From Depleted-Uranium Particles", by Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service.

"People have always assumed low doses are not much of a problem, but they can cause more damage than people think." - Alexandra Miller, U.S. Armed Forces Radiobiology Institute.

Gulf War Vets: several articles and many links on DU.

Detailed paper written by scientist Leonard Deitz of Schenectady. Deitz discovered airborne depleted uranium in the Albany, New York area.

Iraqis express concern over DU in 2004.

Dutch Parliament and Troops Misinformed about Depleted Uranium in South Iraq. Dutch soldiers better prepared to deal with DU than US soldiers.

"How Long Can The Pentagon Lie About Depleted Uranium?", by Christopher Bollyn.

"Radiological Toxicity of DU", by K. Baverstock, C. Mothersill & M. Thorne (repressed WHO Document).

Widow of Canadian Gulf War I veteran Terry Riordan testifying before Canadian VA.

"WHO 'suppressed' scientific study into depleted uranium cancer fears in Iraq. Radiation experts warn in unpublished report that DU weapons used by Allies in Gulf war pose long-term health risk", by Rob Edwards.

International links regarding DU

History of the development of DU by Global Security.

The Uranium Medical Research Centre (UMRC) is an independent non-profit organization founded in 1997 to provide objective and expert scientific and medical research into the effects of uranium, transuranium elements, and radionuclides produced by the process of uranium decay and fission. UMRC is also a registered charity in the United States and Canada.

"Depleted Uranium aka Baghdad Boils?", by Bob Nichols (12/23/05). "There's a possibility that the US Department of Defense (DoD) is hiding the US casualties under a disguise of 'Baghdad Boils', a disease plaguing the US troops in Iraq, claimed to be caused by the sand fly bites, but possibly by depleted uranium (DU) radiation".

US Pentagon says DU dust settles out within 50 meters of where it strikes a target. Look at this picture of an approaching sandstorm. 50 meters?!!

Tedd Weyman: The effects of Uranium weapons contamination of civilians the environment in Iraq and Afghanistan. Text of presentation by some who had been there.

"Science or Science Fiction? Facts, Myths and Propaganda In the Debate Over Depleted Uranium Weapons", by Dan Fahey; March 12, 2003.

Good site based in United Kingdom by the Campaign Against Depleted Uranium (CADU)

"Feres Doctrine"--a legal doctrine that prevents people who are injured as a result of military service from successfully suing the federal government.

"Review of Radioactivity, Military Use, and Health Effects of Depleted Uranium", a very extensive site. Good info with lots of source links.

"Depleted Uranium Blamed for Cancer Clusters Among Iraq War Vets", by Christopher Bollyn, August 15, 2004

From the Office of John Kerry --"Kerry Calls for Investigation into Department of Defense's Treatment of U.S. Troops"

"Mortuary Affairs Safety Corner: DU Awareness. Recovery and Handling of Remains from Incidents Involving Depleted Uranium", from Mortuary Affairs Quarterly

"Remains of toxic bullets litter Iraq: The Monitor finds high levels of radiation left by US armor-piercing shells", by Scott Peterson of The Christian Science Monitor

IDUST (International Depleted Uranium Study Team)

World Health Organization

"Poisoned? Shocking report reveals local troops may be victims of America's high-tech weapons", by Juan Gonzalez, Daily News Staff Writer, HEALTH ISSUES New York Daily News April 4, 2004 (link on National Guard Family Program website)