Pit Production Letter to the Editor Training
Join the Union of Concerned Scientists’ letter to the editor training!
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is attempting to ramp up the production of nuclear bomb cores, called plutonium pits. The production of these “pits” will happen in South Carolina and New Mexico, with support from facilities in California, and Missouri. These pits for new weapons are unnecessary, expensive, and potentially dangerous. While the NNSA conducts their Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) of pit production, it is important we continue to demonstrate opposition and raise important questions about the program.
The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to their letter to the editor training—learn how to voice your opposition to plutonium pits and the production of new nuclear weapons and educate your community by submitting letters to the editor of your local, state, and national newspapers.
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m. PT
Letters to the editor are an important tool for engaging the public and decision makers. They are typically personalized letters, no more than 250 words, and are a great way to make your voice heard if you are short on time.
During the training, you’ll learn more about how letters to the editor can make an impact, best practices for writing letters, and how to draft and submit your letters. You’ll also learn more about plutonium pit production, where things stand, and how you can continue to stay involved in opposing the production of plutonium pits for new nuclear weapons.