Anti-nuclear movement by former country

The anti-nuclear movement encompasses a diverse array of grassroots and organized efforts aimed at opposing nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, and nuclear proliferation. Different countries have unique histories and contexts regarding their anti-nuclear movements. Here’s an overview by several notable countries: ### 1. **United States** The anti-nuclear movement gained momentum in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in response to nuclear weapons testing and the proliferation of nuclear reactors.

The anti-nuclear movement in the Soviet Union emerged in response to the dangers associated with nuclear weapons and nuclear energy, particularly during the late 1970s and 1980s. This movement was part of a broader discourse on peace, environmental issues, and human rights, reflecting growing public concern about the health and safety risks posed by nuclear technologies, embodied most tragically by the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.