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- Programme:Earthwise
- Episode title: American David Swanson, journalist, author, blogger, peace activist discusses threats to Pagan Island, Northern Marianas from the US military
- Description:Vieques Island, part of Puerto Rico, has been ravished and poisoned by incessant US military bombing and other practices, including using Depleted Uranium. Will the same happen to Pagan Island?
- Duration:0 hour(s) 26 minute(s)
- Release date: October 16 2013
- Download: mp3 version
Pagan Island is known for its beauty and rich biological diversity. As David has said, “let’s take this opportunity to build a bridge between peace activism and environmental activism.” By the way, the Northern Marianas have observer status in the Pacific Islands Forum, in which New Zealand plays a leading role.