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Ralph Nader, Gregory Jaczko, Naoto Kan: Dangers of Nuclear Power

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Indian Point Nuclear Generating, Units 2 and 3

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Samuel Lawrence Foundation on Oct 28, 2013

A panel of speakers that includes the former Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Dr. Gregory Jaczko; former NRC Commissioner Peter Bradford; nuclear engineer, Arnie Gundersen; and Political Activist, Ralph Nader, shared their perspectives on nuclear safety and the future of nuclear power. The panel specifically addresses concerns regarding Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant now operating with an expired license in Buchanan, New York and Pilgrim Nuclear Generating Station in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The seminar was held in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013.

Jaczko was the Chairman of the NRC during the earthquake and tsunami that triggered the catastrophe at the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan. He was confronted by three reactor meltdowns and a nuclear crisis that persists to this day. In 2012, Jaczko cast the lone dissenting vote on plans to build the first new nuclear power plant in the U.S. in more than 30 years.

Earlier this year on June 4, 2013, Jaczko, Bradford and Gunderson were joined by Japan’s former Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, where they spoke at the San Diego County Administrative Center about their concerns regarding the safety of the San Onofre nuclear power plant. Three days after the panel, the plant was closed permanently.

U.S. citizens are now questioning the safety of the Indian Point and Pilgrim nuclear power plants. In the event of a catastrophe like Fukushima, these plants would threaten millions. A nuclear disaster at Indian Point would threaten the entire population of New York City and the outlying metropolitan area. A crisis at Pilgrim poses similar danger to millions in and surrounding Boston.

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Gregory Jaczko: Dangers of Nuclear Power in New York

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Naoto Kan: Dangers of Nuclear Power in New York

see

Radioactive Water Spilling Over Containment Barriers At Fukushima

Harvey Wasserman on the Ongoing Nuclear Disaster at Fukushima

The World Community Must Now Take Charge at Fukushima by Harvey Wasserman

New Radiation Readings At #Fukushima Strong Enough To Kill A Human In Four Hours

Helen Caldicott: Chernobyl: The Biggest Cover-Up In The History of Medicine

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  9. Why are solar panels NOT on the rooftops of every home and commercial building in America? Because at a certain point the home or building owners’ investment cost will be paid-back, and from that point on all energy produced by those millions of solar panels will be FREE.

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