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Monthly archive June, 2004

“Indian Point: A Dialogue; A Pretend Response To a Pretend Emergency” by Richard L. Brodsky

“THE risk of a major release of radiation from the Indian Point nuclear power plants is small, but the consequences would be extraordinary, permanent and catastrophic. Put aside whether Indian Point is cheaper (it actually isn’t — taxpayer subsidies for waste disposal, insurance, pollution controls and emergency planning merely make it seem cheaper) or how...

“Fake nuclear drill mocked; Protestors charge evacuation exercise is unrealistic” by Rita J. King

“Real reporters weren’t allowed to ask questions during the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan drill yesterday (Tuesday) regarding a terrorist attack at Indian Point, apparently because the situation presented isn’t real. FEMA, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Entergy, Indian Point’s owner, invented a terrorist scenario and held a mock press conference during...