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“Examiner News” Reports on Job-Saving Efforts

“Examiner News” Reports on Job-Saving Efforts

While we are of course glad that Indian Point will no longer be creating new radioactive waste, we know that there will be economic challenges for the town and for current employees once the reactors are shut down. Local and state officials are looking ahead, as this report on a recent conference on decommissioning shows:...

Change Is Hard by Marilyn Elie

New ideas challenge the status quo and refute commonly held knowledge. Common knowledge or the popular, sensible take on an issue is not known for nuance or attention to detail. Common knowledge tells us that we need more and more electricity for our growing economy and to power the electronic gadgets we all love. Given...