Time to Abolish the NRC?
A Radioactive Extension for Aging Nuclear Plants
By Karl Grossman
CounterPunch, April 13, 2009
Read this excellent article by RPHP Boardmember Karl Grossman, explaining the dangers of extending the operating licenses of nuclear power plants, and how safety concerns are minimized by the NRC.
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Any radiation is hazardous
Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA
Letters To The Editor
Pottstown (PA) Mercury, Monday, April 6, 2009
The PA Energy Alliance claims that nuclear power is "clean, safe, and reliable." However, the opposite is true. Here are the facts about nuclear reactors — facts documented by experts.
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Health threat of Perry nuclear power plant should be studied
Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA
Letters To The Editor
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Saturday, April 05, 2009
A portion of Cleveland's electricity is generated at the Perry nuclear power plant. Plant owner FirstEnergy is seeking government approval to extend Perry's license, so it can operate until 2046. Although Perry is just 22 years old, its parts are already aging and corroding. FirstEnergy's proposal would keep Perry going to the 60-year mark, raising health concerns. Any decisions to expand nuclear power should not be made until health risks are fully understood.
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Nuclear power not clean
Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA
Letters To The Editor
Charleston WV Gazette, Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Recently, West Virginia state legislators have proposed dropping a 1996 ban against building reactors. But nuclear reactors are not "clean" at all. West Virginia is a state blessed with considerable wind, which can be used to make electricity. Wind is truly clean, and it lasts forever. Other renewable sources, such as solar and geothermal, also are non-polluting and not a threat to public health.
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Weigh all health risks before allowing a new nuke reactor
Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA
Syracuse Post Standard, Thursday, March 19, 2009
Constellation Energy has proposed a new reactor at the Nine Mile Point/Fitzpatrick nuclear plant, just 35 miles northwest of downtown Syracusthe NY. A safer approach to meeting the area's electrical needs would be to develop renewable, non-polluting energy sources.
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FOX News Breaks Story On Thyroid Cancer Epidemic Around Indian Point
The FOX Report March 10, 2009
An unusually high local rate of thyroid cancer, documented in new official data, near the Indian Point nuclear reactors just north of New York City, was the subject of a Fox News story entitled "Cancer Cluster" broadcast on March 8 as part of the evening Fox Report.
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Testimony of Joseph J. Mangano to the NRC Regarding Indian Point License Renewal
Cortlandt Manor NY, February 12, 2009
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Cancer questions grow around Fermi nuclear plant
State health report shows 31 percent increase in cancer rate among young people in Monroe County since 1996
Eartha Jane Melzer
The Michigan Messenger, Tuesday. February 17. 2009
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Closing Indian Point a public-health issue
Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA
Letters To The Editor
Westchester (NY) Journal News, Thursday, February 19, 2009
Developing a plan for "real alternatives" to nuclear power is important - but in the meantime, is there anything as important as our well-being, especially our children's?
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Public health expert urges examination of cancer rates around Fermi nuke plant
Eartha Jane Melzer
Michigan Messenger, Wednesday, January 21, 2009
In a statement submitted to the NRC Joseph Mangano pointed out that data from the Centers for Disease Control shows an increasing cancer death rate, particularly among children, since Fermi 2 became operational in the 80’s.
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Baby tooth study resumes, seeking links between fallout radiation and cancer
By Robert Kelly
St Louis Post-Dispatch, Friday, January 2, 2009
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Christie Brinkley Joins The RPHP Board
RPHP is delighted to announce that Christie Brinkley has agreed to join the RPHP Board. For years she has been involved in environmental causes, with a particular interest in radiation exposure and risk to children. She was previously a Board member of Standing for Truth About Radiation, and is a current Board member of the Global Security Institute.
Christie Brinkley has a long history with RPHP. She made appearances or sent written material on behalf of the RPHP study of Strontium-90 in baby teeth in Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. As the recipient of a "Smart Cookie" award from Cookie Magazine in April 2008, she named RPHP as one of her two favorite non-profit organizations. Avon Industries contributed $5000 to each honored organization.

 
Markey Eyes Child Leukemia Risk Study To Target Nuclear Power Plants
Risk Policy Report, Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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Activists Urge Obama To Adjust EPA Standards For Radiation Exposure
Inside EPA, Friday, January 9, 2009
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The Misconception of Nuclear Power
This excellent article by Alec Baldwin at the Huffington Post explains why nuclear power is NOT a clean energy source nor a safe alternative to oil.
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Read RPHP Board member Karl Grossman's feature article Money Is the Real Green Power, The hoax of eco-friendly nuclear energy
by clicking here

Click here to find out about our current St. Louis study, and to read articles about it from AP and St Louis Post-Dispatch

New Study Shows Child Leukemia Near Nukes Rising
An RPHP study on rising child leukemia rates near U.S. nuclear plants was published in the European Journal of Cancer Care (2008, 17, 416–418). Congressman Edward Markey and actor Alec Baldwin both commented on the research and its importance.
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RPHP Participates in a large public forum in New Jersey on the health risks of keeping the Oyster Creek nuclear plant running for 20 more years
On February 20, 2008, RPHP Executive Director Joseph Mangano joined a panel discussion in Toms River NJ on health risks of the Oyster Creek nuclear reactor. The event, which was attended by 300 people, was sponsored by the Ocean County NJ League of Women Voters. Other speakers beside Mangano were actor and activist Alec Baldwin, League President Gail Saxer, Dr. Donald Louria of the New Jersey Medical School, and Richard Webster of the Eastern Environmental Law Center.
Click here for a transcript of Mangano’s presentation
Click here for an article in the Asbury Park Press
Click here for photographs of the event
Click here for the Press Release.
Click here to read the article: Baldwin on Oyster Creek:
          "This is a truly complicated issue"

Public Health Risks Of Extending Licenses Of The Indian Point 2 and 3 Nuclear Reactors

The Clearwater reception
Joseph Mangano spoke at the Clearwater reception regarding Indian Point held October 10, 2008 at the 79th Street Boat Basin in NYC.
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Testimony of Joseph J. Mangano to the NRC Regarding Indian Point License Renewal
Cortlandt Manor NY, February 12, 2009
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On May 13, 2008, RPHP held a press conference on health risks of Indian Point to Fairfield County CT, releasing a new report on the health risks Indian Point poses to Connecticut. Speakers included Joseph Mangano, Connecticut activist and breast cancer survivor Gail Merrill, and Fairfield Town official Larry Kaley.
Visit our education page to read the executive summary, full report and our press coverage.

On November 12, 2007, RPHP released a detailed report on the health threats posed by the Indian Point nuclear plant at a press conference in New York City. The report contains much original research by RPHP on radioactive contamination from Indian Point, and on unexpectedly high cancer rates near the plant.
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Click here to read the entire report
The press conference was reported by NBC Nightly News, CBS-2 TV NYC, NBC-4 TV NYC, Fox-5 TV NYC, ABC-7 TV NYC, New York One TV, News-12 Westchester, WCBS-880 radio NYC, Columbia University radio NYC, Metro Network (WABC, WOR radio) NYC, Westchester Journal News and The New York Post.
Click here to read The coverage by the Westchester Journal News

Educating New Jersey
On The Risks Of The Oyster Creek Nuclear Reactor
Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA
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Press Conference and Report Release
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Progress on License Extension Decision
Opinions of Elected Officials on Oyster Creek

Read our many editorials in 2008, 2007 and 2006 warning about the health risks of building new nuclear reactors.
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We are very proud of our internet article and guide, Making Use of the Internet to Obtain Data on Nuclear Reactor Performance and Health Risk Near Reactors: A Guide for Non Health Professionals by Joseph J. Mangano. With it, you will be able to do your own health risk analysis. Click here to read and begin your own study of health and radiation exposure in your community.