Nuclear Power
From an environmental health perspective, nuclear power is a non-starter. From the mining of uranium and contamination of air and water through the daily release of radioactivity during normal operation to the eventual disposal of highly radioactive nuclear waste ands contaminated water, the process is fraught with potential harm.
Not only is nuclear power the most expensive form of energy ever developed (the last two nuclear power plants built in the United States cost a combined $36 billion) and a ripe target for terrorist activity, but with the rapid development of safe, renewable options, a return to nuclear power is an unwarranted risk for citizens and a grossly unfair burden on future generations.
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In New York State, the Governor has proposed building a fleet of new nuclear power facilities, paid for with taxpayer subsidies. In response, over the past year, Grassroots has organized, produced and hosted a series of public informational webinars to provide scientific information to legislators and the public. To view videos of the webinars, please click here.
