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Uranium mining on Navajo land could increase – again.

This lengthy article details a lot of the dirty history of uranium mining on Navajo land and the derelict and dangerous mines left behind after previous boom years.  And those pushing to do it all over again.  It could happen all over again if uranium prices continue to rise because of Biden’s ban on importing uranium...

Efforts to prevent Hudson River radioactive waste dumping gain momentum

Eight members of the Westchester Assembly have authored a letter directed to Gov. Kathy Hochul, urging her to pass the “Save the Hudson” bill. This proposed legislation aims to prevent the disposal of radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River during the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Numerous elected officials from over 30 municipalities on both...

More background information on tritium. Robert Alverez.

Dear friends  Here is some additional information on tritium from Robert Alvarez –Gordon. To augment Gordon’s excellent overview about tritium here are some other basic facts. As for tritium being “mildly radioactive,” as Gordon points out, this is not the case when taken in the body- as tritiated water-the most common form of exposure. The Defense...

Background information on tritium from Gordon Edwards

“Here are some important facts about tritium…” Please take a look at Gordon’s work. I belive what is here is true and sound and trust this information in a way I could never trust the NRC or the  “administrative”  standards that you are using David. Greetings all –  Many citizens do not realize that SMNRs...

Activists Urge Gov. to Sign Bill to Stop Radioactive Waste Dumping

A large crowd turned out last week for a public forum in front of the Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board in Cortlandt. Two hours before the session, a rally was held outside Linda D. Puglisi Town Hall where environmental activists and local leaders called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill passed by the...

Candidate Jones Puts Constituents’ Safety First

A letter to the editor this past week attacking former Congressman Mondaire Jones on crime was an unfortunate case study in disinformation. Recent data shows that New York crime is certainly not skyrocketing. In fact, current patterns show quite the opposite. New data from the NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services shows that violent...

Video to promote the Rally tomorrow

Please watch this https://fb.watch/m67w9Dc-U_/?mibextid=v7YzmG and hope you can join us at 4 pm TODAY at the Cortlandt Town Hall. Thanks! Judy

State Agency Denies Holtec’s Permit Change

DEP’s draft decision blocks path to nuclear wastewater release for now BY CHRISTINE LEGERE JUL 26, 2023 PLYMOUTH — The state Dept. of Environmental Protection issued a draft determination on July 24 denying a permit modification that would have allowed Holtec, the company decommissioning the shuttered Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, to release over one million gallons of wastewater...

March to End Fossil Fuels, Sept. 17, New York, New York

Food & Water Watch  is one of the primary organizers for this important mobilization.  We need boots on the ground for this one.  Details at https://mobilize.us/s/df77JH/o About this event Join us on September 17th* in New York City as we march, rally, and protest to demand that President Biden take bold climate action! This march...

Good News: No dumping in Massachusetts!

The NYS rules for Indian Point are different. Our DEC has been reluctant to get involved.  We hope to change that… https://www.courthousenews.com/massachusetts-senator-takes-victory-lap-as-state-blocks-radioactive-water-release-from-nuclear-plant/ “The rejection from the Massachusetts environment department comes months after Holtec drew the ire of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its plan to discharge Pilgrim’s wastewater, which would largely come from the...

NYISO study finds reliability needs in NYC

NYISO just came out with their quarterly report that headlines a deficit of up to 446 MW for NYC for 2025. This has nothing to do with Indian Point although count on a whole raft of forthcoming articles decrying its closing. The problem is the “retirement of select generators under the NYS DEC’s emissions limit.” ...

Quick Sign on! Moratorium on Indian Pt Reactor Waste Water Dumping. Extended Deadline TUESDAY. Your help needed!

To sign on, please fill out this google form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdpIcSLUrwfL1d_Y2LCOgPCvJTnKAVvWdGpH6LuipKHtgO2A/viewform. It is a quick and easy sign on.  More information below. Greetings All, Anne Rabe has worked at New York Public Interest Group and her knowledge and dedication is extensive.  We need a moratorium to stop the dumping of tritiated water into the Hudson and...