More on Nukes and Kid Cancer

A detailed and lengthy report from our media friends in Vermont.  Various tidbits of information explored on both sides of the issue.

Is There Any Link Between Leukemia and Nuclear Power? - Brattleboro Reformer - 14 Dec 07

"While no one can deny radiation exposure is not healthy for living organisms, studies conducted since nuclear power became one of the major sources of electricity in the United States have concluded there is no link between it and cancer.  However, a study of childhood leukemia released this week by the German branch of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War reported 'there is a correlation between the distance of the home from the nearest nuclear power plant and the risk of developing cancer before (the) fifth birthday.'

The study's authors cautioned however, that 'the present status of radiobiological and epidemiological knowledge does not allow the conclusion that ionizing radiation emitted by German nuclear power plants during normal operation is the cause.'

'There's a fair probability that the results they got were strictly by chance association,' said William Irwin, the radiological health chief with Vermont's Department of Health, who admitted he hasn't yet read the whole study.  However, he said, the authors of the report are highly respected and it's crucial that studies such as that from the IPPNW "

More on Nukes and Kid Cancer

A detailed and lengthy report from our media friends in Vermont.  Various tidbits of information explored on both sides of the issue.

Is There Any Link Between Leukemia and Nuclear Power? - Brattleboro Reformer - 14 Dec 07

"While no one can deny radiation exposure is not healthy for living organisms, studies conducted since nuclear power became one of the major sources of electricity in the United States have concluded there is no link between it and cancer.  However, a study of childhood leukemia released this week by the German branch of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War reported 'there is a correlation between the distance of the home from the nearest nuclear power plant and the risk of developing cancer before (the) fifth birthday.'

The study's authors cautioned however, that 'the present status of radiobiological and epidemiological knowledge does not allow the conclusion that ionizing radiation emitted by German nuclear power plants during normal operation is the cause.'

'There's a fair probability that the results they got were strictly by chance association,' said William Irwin, the radiological health chief with Vermont's Department of Health, who admitted he hasn't yet read the whole study.  However, he said, the authors of the report are highly respected and it's crucial that studies such as that from the IPPNW "

Low Nuclear Plant Utilization in Japan Continues

One earthquake and the wheels fall off.

Japan November Nuclear Plant Usage Rises to 56.6 Percent - Reuters - 14 Dec 07

"Japan's total nuclear plant utilisation rate inched up from a four-year low in November ahead of the peak winter demand season, but the operation rate stayed low due to the extended closure of the world's largest nuclear plant.   The total nuclear power plant utilisation rate of Japan's 10 nuclear power generators rose to an average 56.6 percent in November, up from a four-year low of 56.3 percent in October, the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan said on Friday."

Low Nuclear Plant Utilization in Japan Continues

One earthquake and the wheels fall off.

Japan November Nuclear Plant Usage Rises to 56.6 Percent - Reuters - 14 Dec 07

"Japan's total nuclear plant utilisation rate inched up from a four-year low in November ahead of the peak winter demand season, but the operation rate stayed low due to the extended closure of the world's largest nuclear plant.   The total nuclear power plant utilisation rate of Japan's 10 nuclear power generators rose to an average 56.6 percent in November, up from a four-year low of 56.3 percent in October, the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan said on Friday."