Military Clean Up NOT Build Up!
DEPLETED URANIUM FORUM
Human Health Risk Assessment of Military Training at Pohakuloa
Time- 7-9PM
Date: Monday, Aug. 30th
Place: Keaau Community Center
Army representatives have been invited to make a 30 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute presentation from community representatives.
(The Aug. 30th DU forum will go on whether or not the Army accepts Malu ‘Aina’s invitation to participate. The Army promised transparency. We’re still waiting.)
Public testimony and Q & A will follow.
Free Admission! The public is invited!
Background: The Army admits to using Depleted Uranium (DU) at Schofield Barracks on Oahu and the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) in the center of Hawaii Island. How many radioactive rounds have been fired is not clear. Hundreds at a minimum, perhaps thousands.
Although the Army has previously denied any adverse health effects related to DU, the Army now says that “Depleted Uranium particles can be ingested from the soil or inhaled by airborne dust that may cause adverse health effects.”
Sponsored by Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box AB Kurtistown, Hawaii 96760.
Phone 808-966-7622 email ja@interpac.net www.malu-aina.org
