Friday, March 24, 2006
Reactors Contaminate Groundwater
Two nuclear reactors, Indian Point near New York and the Braidwood facility near Chicago, have released radioactive tritium into the groundwater. What do you think?
Holly Page,
Systems Analyst
"Aren't scientists excited to discover new species? Well, here's their chance!"
Scott Duddy,
Short-Order Cook
"I think we're all thinking the same thing: How will the nuclear power companies cope with this setback?"
Nate McConarty,
Corrections Officer
"It's a lot of nothing. A leak was found at a facility in my area last year and my conjoined quadruplets turned out just fine."
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