Tag Archives: Indian Point

Indian Point nuclear plant called “disaster waiting to happen” via CBS News

Posted on 2016/02/24 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The recent radioactive leak at New York’s Indian Point nuclear power plant is prompting renewed calls for the site to be shut down, amid growing concerns about the potential damage a nuclear accident could do in one of the most … Continue reading →

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Big change in store for New York nuclear in 2016 via Politico New York

Posted on 2015/12/28 by norma field

New York’s nuclear energy landscape is poised to shift dramatically in 2016, as it shrinks by one reactor and as the governor readies a policy that would recognize nuclear as a key bridge fuel to a renewable-powered future. At least … Continue reading →

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Control rod failures force shutdown of nuclear power plant via Wisconsin Gazette

Posted on 2015/12/07 by yukimiyamotodepaul

One of the Indian Point nuclear power plant’s reactors was shut down over the weekend after several control rods lost power, the plant owner said, marking the latest in a series of mishaps at the suburban New York plant this … Continue reading →

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Cuomo Administration Denies Critical Certification at Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant via EcoWatch

Posted on 2015/11/13 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Citing numerous environmental and public safety concerns, the New York Department of State (DOS) has filed an objection to Entergy’s request for a Coastal Consistency Determination for the Indian Point nuclear plant. This objection has the potential to block Entergy’s … Continue reading →

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Indian Point 3 shut down via News 12

Posted on 2015/07/09 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Indian Point 3 was manually shut down after control room operators observed fluctuating water levels inside a steam generator. Operators say that one of the unit’s condensation pumps malfunctioned. The pump feeds water to the system’s steam generators. This was … Continue reading →

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HRN New York presents a seminar “Nuclear Power is NOT the answer to Climate Change” September 15th via Human Rights Now

Posted on 2014/08/18 by yukimiyamotodepaul

On 15th September, Temple of Understanding, Peace Boat US, Human Rights Now, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Nuclear Information and Resources Service, and Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition presents a seminar “Nuclear Power is NOT the answer to Climate Change”, the place to … Continue reading →

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Nuclear reactor at Indian Point shuts down via Capital

Posted on 2014/08/14 by yukimiyamotodepaul

ALBANY—One of the two nuclear reactors at the Indian Point Energy Center shut down Wednesday morning after the system tripped for an unknown reason, officials said. Indian Point Unit 3 shut down automatically at 11:57 a.m., spokesman Jerry Nappi said. … Continue reading →

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Agency Urges Quake Study for Indian Point via The New York Times

Posted on 2014/05/10 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The Indian Point power plant is one of 10 sites considered most in need for a re-evaluation of earthquake vulnerability, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced on Friday. Dozens of reactors at more than 20 sites across the eastern and central … Continue reading →

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Indian Point News Rollercoaster via Union of Concerned Scientists

Posted on 2014/04/29 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Good News: Workers removed a valve from the piping of a cooling water system at the Indian Point nuclear plant in New York on August 13, 1984, for maintenance. The cooling water system had two redundant loops of pumps, pipes, … Continue reading →

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Former supervisor at Indian Point fighting incarceration in federal court via Enformable Nuclear News

Posted on 2014/01/07 by norma field

In July of 2013, we shared a story about Daniel Wilson, a former supervisor at the Indian Point nuclear power plant, who was arrested for deliberately falsifying critical safety records and lying to federal regulators. Wilson had hid results of … Continue reading →

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