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As we all know, Japan is suffering through a horrific disaster caused by the 9.0 earthquake, tsunami, and probable meltdowns at the Fukushima nuclear power plants. Unfortunately, this crisis will not end any time soon. I have already heard a variety of fears that young clients have expressed as they grapple with this tragedy. Children and teens who have, themselves, experienced traumas and/or losses will be more susceptible to what has happened in Japan. The amount of news that is watched on television may also increase the anxiety level of children and teens. Read more »
Small Modular Reactors
Some proponents of nuclear power are advocating for the development of small modular reactors as the solution to the problems facing large reactors, particularly soaring costs, safety, and radioactive waste. Unfortunately, small-scale reactors can’t solve these problems, and would likely exacerbate them. Read more »
A short introductory guide to the medical consequences of radiation for clinicians. Read more »
Michele Boyd looks at public subsidies for nuclear power plants in the United States and examines whether this will lead to a revival in new constructions. Read more »
A letter to members of the Senate Appropriations Committee opposing $17 billion in dirty subsidies in the FY2011 Energy and Water appropriations bill. Read more »
A letter signed by CEOs of environmental and security focused organizations opposing $25 billion in nuclear loan guarantees in the FY2011 Energy and Water budget. Read more »
A factsheet by IEER and PSR outlining the proliferation, waste, and technical problems with thorium-powered reactors. Read more »
An analysis of the nuclear subtitle of the draft American Power Act, also known as the Kerry-Lieberman bill. Read more »
A shorter analysis of the nuclear subtitle of the draft American Power Act, also known as the Kerry-Lieberman bill. Read more »
Fact sheet on taxpayer liability in the CEDA. Read more »
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