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New Analysis: Indian Point Nuclear Plant Can be Replaced with Cleaner, Safer Energy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Slusark, NRDC, 212-727-4592 or [email protected] Tina Posterli, Riverkeeper, 516-526-9371 or [email protected] Human and Financial Cost of Nuclear Crisis in New York Could Exceed Japan’s Fukushima Disaster NEW YORK (October 17, 2011) – A wide range of safer, cleaner energy options is available to replace Indian Point Energy Center if the nuclear plant is not relicensed in 2015, according to an independent analysis commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Riverkeeper. Thanks to an energy generation surplus it can be done at no impact to […]

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WE DON’T NEED INDIAN POINT’S POWER

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A new report prepared for riverkeeper and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) by energy consulting firm Synapse Energy Economics, finds there is currently a surplus of electricity capacity in the regions near Indian Point, including New York City, and that even if the Indian Point units were closed when their current operating licenses expire by 2015, there would be no need for new electric capacity to meet reliability requirements until 2020.

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State offers regulations for shale drilling

Gov Cuomo & DEC Fracking Policy Omits Costs to Communities, Health & Environment

Not surprising: Enviros, industry views differ on DEC’s hydrofracking regs

Japanese anti-nuclear advocates visit Riverkeeper, share stories of Fukushima disaster

Lessons of Fukushima come to Indian Point

NRC rejects suspending Indian Point relicensing for Fukushima review

Riverkeeper Commends Passage of Bill Protecting New York City’s Waters from Illegal Dumping

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Riverkeeper today commended the New York City Council for passing Int. 53-A, a bill which will increase transparency and strengthen enforcement against illegal dumping in New York City’s waterfronts.

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Riverkeeper concerned with DEC plans for hydrofracking

Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
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