Professor emeritus Roger Johnson’s op-ed posted May 27 agues the need for study of cancer risks in communities near San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and other nuclear energy plants nationwide. Southern California Edison’s rebuttal uses tricks (called obfuscation), not facts, at every turn to confuse and lull the public into a false sense of safety about nuclear power and its deadly waste.
Tag: nuclear safety
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Johnson: Should California Revive Nuclear Power?
Recent claims that nuclear power is clean, green, emission free and the solution to the climate crisis are false. Nuclear power remains the most expensive, the most unreliable, the most dangerous, and the most environmentally unfriendly form of energy production.
Posted inCountywide
Annual High Tide Spurs Concerns About Future Safety of San Onofre Nuclear Waste Stock Near South OC
Sea level rise and questions about the integrity of radioactive waste storage canisters are propelling local anxiety over the decommissioned San Onofre nuclear reactor.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Commission Okays Inspection and Maintenance Plan at Retired Nuclear Plant Over Objections
The plan has drawn criticism from local environmental groups and some nuclear experts, who expressed concern over the thoroughness and safety of the plan.
Posted inCountywide
Used Nuclear Fuel Storage at San Onofre Raises Concerns Over Plant’s Vulnerability
County Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding with Edison to give the county over $10 million for emergency preparedness.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr., Water, Power & Waste
San Onofre Officials Investigate Potential Case of Sabotage
Officials are investigating whether coolant found in safety equipment was an accident or intentionally added.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Top Nuclear Watchdog to Resign
Gregory Jaczko is considered a leading safety advocate at the NRC but faces allegations of mismanagement and abusive comments to staff.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
San Onofre Power Plant Still Leads the Nation in Safety Complaints
Despite improvements in its safety culture, the nuclear plant last year generated safety allegations at more than six times the national average.
