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Monthly archive August, 2020

Dozens of US nuclear power plants at risk due to climate change: Moody’s

Washington — Dozens of US nuclear power plants, comprising nearly half the country’s operational nuclear generating capacity, “will face growing credit risks” in the next 10 to 20 years due to flooding, hurricanes, heat stress and other predicted impacts of climate change, Moody’s Investors Service said in a report Aug. 18. “The consequences of climate change...

What’s Up With Indian Point?

We can all breathe a sigh of relief next spring when the last working reactor at Indian Point powers down.  20 million people in the 50-mile radius of the 40-year-old nuclear generator can sleep more soundly and future generations will thank us for no longer producing high level radioactive waste that will bedevil the country...

VERY IMPORTANT! New York State Climate Law Tracker | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

This is an index to laws passed in May. It details which agency is responsible, details what they are to do and lists due dates. All on a spread sheet for easy tracking. An amazing piece of work that makes it possible to understand the scope of what is now happening in New York. While...

Our friend and ally Stony Point Conference Center is reopening for individuals and small groups. The Convergence has met there for the last four years and all of us know what an exceptional place it is. It is a tough time for all of us and Stony Point is no exception. Stony Point can now...

Letter about Creating a Decommissioning Oversight Board for NY Nuclear Plants

Here’s what was sent to every member of the NY State Senate and Assembly. Identical to each group except for the greeting.

The Campaign To Stop Shoreham:A Conversation With Joel Kupferman and Lenny Librizzi

This is a precious bit of history from the anti nuclear movement and the Stop Shoreham Campaign. It is chronicled by two long time activists and friends who wrote the book. Don’t miss Margo’s original song at the end. It is a perfect fit. The skillful addition of graphics from the time by editor Charlie...