Re: HAPPY CENTENNIAL TO THE DISCOVERY OF RADIOACTIVITY

[Bernard L Cohen <blc+@pitt.edu>]

An excellent source is "The Untold Story: Economic and Employment 
Benefits of the Use of Radioactive Materials" put out by Organizations 
United for Responsible Low-Level Radioactive Waste Solutions. I got my 
copy from Dr. Conrad Nagle, American College of Nuclear Physicians, 1101 
Connecticut Ave, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. A quote from the 
Summary: "In 1991, radioactive materials in the U.S. were responsible for 
$257 Billion in total industry sales, 3.7 Million jobs, $11 Billion in 
corporate profits, $45 Billion in tax revenues...." The booklet is close 
to 100 pages, full of applications of radioactivity.
	Anoother source is the Eagle Alliance. It can be contacted thru 
the Secretary of American Nuclear Society. They are well financed and 
embarking on a large program for advertising the benefits of radioactivity.

Bernard L. Cohen
Physics Dept.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Tel: (412)624-9245
Fax: (412)624-9163
e-mail: blc+@pitt.edu


On Mon, 5 Feb 1996, Kara Villamil wrote:

> >>>Members of radsafe might consider sending a letter to their local newspapers
> >>>pointing out the wonderful benefits of radioactivity.<<<
> 
> The Brookhaven Lab Public Affairs Office is planning to do just that, but
> we hope to target National Public Radio and other major media outlets,
> since there are a lot of "tough questions" about the public's perception of
> radioactivity, and the scientific realities, that I think they could make
> into a good story or series....
> 
> Of course, we're offering our services in helping them research the history
> of "peaceful" radiation uses, and in providing story ideas on BNL's
> involvement in today's theories of health risks and research on medical
> uses... ;)
> 
> In the letter I'm preparing, I'm advising them to call the American
> Physical Society and the American Nuclear Society -- any other sources???
> 
> --Kara Villamil
> BNL Public Affairs
> karav@bnl.gov
> 
>