OREPA plans action near Y-12 Friday to mark nuclear weapons treaty start
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The Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance will mark the beginning of a treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons with what is said to be a “peaceful protest” near the Y-12 National Security Complex on Friday.
The group invited people via Facebook to join the protest at 1 p.m. Friday on Scarboro Road across from Y-12 and the New Hope Visitor’s Center. OREPA plans to read the treaty and hang a banner stating “As of January 22, 2021 Nuclear Weapons are Illegal.” OREPA stated it may also put yellow X s along the fence line. OREPA also stated masks and social distancing will be required.