Radiation Levels Cloud Vermont Reactor’s Fate - reprint

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By MATTHEW L. WALD

Published: January 27, 2010

Levels of radioactive tritium have risen rapidly in recent weeks in the groundwater surrounding Vermont’s sole nuclear power plant, leading both longtime supporters and foes of the reactor to question whether it will be allowed to keep operating.

Owners of the Vermont Yankee plant, along the Connecticut River just north of the Massachusetts border near Brattleboro, are seeking a 20-year extension of the plant’s operating license, which expires in 2012.

But the rising radiation levels, an indication that reactor water is leaking into the soil, have stirred deep concern about the plant’s safety and the credibility of its operators.
So far no tritium has been found in any drinking water wells, nor have raised concentrations of radioactive material been found in the river, the source of the plant’s cooling water.

Continue reading: The New York Times

In Fairness: The facts in support of Cap-N-Trade by Clean Energy Works

Since I posted the video from Annie Leonard, I have learned a few more things about "Cap-n-Trade".  So in fairness, I am going to provide another view.



The Facts of Cap-and-Trade from Clean Energy Works on Vimeo.


Ref: Clean Energy Works

Spotlight on Government - Rep. Rick Kriseman talks about Off-Shore Drilling

Rick Kriseman, Florida State Representative talks with Bill Hodges on Bill’s TV show "Spotlight On Government". Among other environmental topics, they have an in depth discussion on the problems with drilling for oil in Florida waters and the struggle by pro drilling forces to split the state voters along east and west coast lines. This program is a eye opener for all those who care about our beaches and preserving our environment for future generations. Even if you are a “Drill Baby Drill” proponent you will find the information in this program interesting. - Spotlight on Government

Rep. Rick Kriseman