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24/02/2006
Adi Roche launches book on Chernobyl disaster
Chernobyl Children's Project International (CCPI) Executive Director Adi
Roche has launched a book to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Chernobyl
disaster.
'Chernobyl Heart - Twenty Years On' documents the terrible physical,
emotional and psychological trauma that the tragedy caused.
It detailing the struggles of the early days of the CCPI and tells both of
Roche's personal battle to win the hearts and minds of locals and
governments, and the story of the survivors.
At the launch Roche warned world governments not to resort to nuclear energy
if oil-supplies begin to dwindle.
Fellow campaigner Ali Hewson says that the book was a timely reminder of the
dangers of nuclear activity.
Over the past 15 years Chernobyl Children's Project International has
delivered over ?60m of aid to the devastated region.
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