As Fukushima Worsens, US Approves New Nukes

Common Dreams | Mar. 31, 2012 (News Report)

Despite reports this week that the Fukushima nuclear situation may be even worse than previously thought, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has given approval today for two combined licenses for two nuclear reactors in South Carolina, only the second time in the last three decades that new nuclear plants have been approved in the nation. read ... Full Story »

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 by Sirajul Islam - Apr. 1, 2012

This story filed by Common Dreams staff shows context. It gives us the news that the NRC approves two licenses for two nuclear plants in the U.S. though it's chairman opposed it, and it's a high risk bearing decision. The report supported by many supplementary report/opinions who mosty opposed the decision.

"I continue to believe that we should require that all Fukushima-related safety enhancements are implemented before these new reactors begin operating.” – NRC chairman Gregory Jaczko

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