There was a beautiful spirit at the rally to shut down Indian Point! People brought flowers and formed a daisy chain to represent nature, life, simplicity and beauty- all that is endangered by nuclear plants.
There were a few facts that didn't fit in the video but that are important to know. If you think nuclear power is safe because it is regulated, think again. A former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chief said that the NRC has "left it to the nuclear industry to regulate itself." A 1993 NRC Inspector General report said that inspectors are penalized (no rewards or promotions) if they find violations at nuclear plants. More on the history of the NRC's collusion with the nuclear industry.
And according to the NY Times today- company officials are belatedly acknowledging that three reactors melted down at Fukushima. There is still a threat of massive radiation poisoning the environment. In light of this disaster, the third and fourth largest economies in the world, Japan and Germany have both recently announced they are moving away from nuclear power. They are scraping plans for any new reactors, believing that renewables and efficiency can fill the gap. Tell Congress- NO subsides for nuclear power today!
Thanks again to Alice Andrews, and all who helped organize Mothers and Others to Shut Down Indian Point. A special thanks to all who participated! Thank you for taking time out on Mother's Day to take to the streets- to remind us of what is really important- respecting and protecting our earth and all life on it.
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