Nuclear Power Is Not a Safe Alternative to Fossil Fuels
Nuclear weapons aren’t the only nuclear threat to public health. Nuclear power is dangerous to human health, and it is not a source of safe or clean energy. For decades, PSR health professionals have drawn attention to the health impacts of nuclear power and nuclear power plants, including the dangers to nearby communities. The climate crisis is a health emergency, and fossil fuels are a major contributor to climate change.
As leaders seek alternative sources of energy, some are pointing to nuclear power as a feasible alternative to oil and gas and dirty fossil fuels. Unfortunately, nuclear power is just as dirty and unsafe, as research by PSR and other partner organizations has shown.
Local Chapter Work
Some PSR chapters continue to do vital work regarding nuclear power at the local and state levels.
PSR Chapters working on nuclear power issues:
Western North Carolina PSR: Nuclear Power
PSR-Los Angeles: Nuclear Threats
Costs and Consequences of the Fukushima Daiichi Disaster
October 2012
Latest Nuclear Power News & Actions
Hoodwinked in the Hothouse
Counterpunch article quoting PSR New York’s Dr. Kathleen Nolan.
153 Groups and Onondaga Nation Allies Tell Gov. Hochul: No Nuclear, Follow NY Climate Law
Press release from Food & Water Watch quoting PSR New York’s Dr. Kathleen Nolan.
A Warning about Radioactive Air Pollution from Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
Op-ed in CommonWealth Beacon by Greater Boston PSR members Dr. Brita Lundberg, Dr. Joe Hodgkin and Dr. Susan Racine.
Advocates remain skeptical after state announces final cleanup plan for Santa Susana Field Lab
NBC Los Angeles “To understand the health effects, think cancer, birth defects, developmental disorders, and learning disabilities,” said Robert Dodge, from Physicians for Social Responsibility.