Nuclear power from Fukushima to the Midwest

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Nuclear power from Fukushima to the Midwest
Steam escapes from Exelon Corp.'s nuclear plant in Byron, Ill in March. A nuclear reactor the plant shut down Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 after losing power, and steam was being vented to reduce pressure. AP/Robert Ray
Nuclear power from Fukushima to the Midwest
Steam escapes from Exelon Corp.'s nuclear plant in Byron, Ill in March. A nuclear reactor the plant shut down Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 after losing power, and steam was being vented to reduce pressure. AP/Robert Ray

Nuclear power from Fukushima to the Midwest

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Japan turned off the last of its 50 nuclear reactors over the weekend. The industry and many government officials want to rebuild confidence after the Fukishima disaster. The U.S. took a hard look at its own safety issues after Fukishima. Critics say we’re not safe enough.

Worldview is joined by Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear, a group that works for a world free of nuclear power and nuclear weapons. He specializes in waste management and transportation.

Kevin Kamps will be sharing his knowledge of nuclear energy issues at 5:30pm this evening at 4254 N. Hazel Street.