The World Uranium Hearing was held in Salzburg, Austria in September 1992.

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speakers from all continents, including indigenous speakers and scientists, testified to the health and environmental problems of

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and processing,

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, nuclear tests, and

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. People who spoke at the 1992 Hearing include: Thomas Banyacya, Katsumi Furitsu,

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and Floyd Red Crow Westerman. They said they were deeply dismayed by the

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and highlighted what they called the inherently destructive nature of all phases of the nuclear supply chain. They recalled the disastrous impact of nuclear weapons testing in places such as the

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and

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, Maralinga, and

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. They highlighted the threat of

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to all peoples, especially indigenous communities and said that their survival requires self-determination and emphasis on spiritual and cultural values. Increased renewable energy commercialization was advocated.

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