Re: RADSAFE digest 3135

[Norman & Karen Cohen <norco@bellatlantic.net>]

>

> As to why we've not made measurements, as far as the Tooth study (and I'm only
> a supporter and ally, not a decision-maker for them) the goal was to focus
> limited resources

on this one area. And the theory is looking at long-term amounts of low level
radiation, not looking for massive leaks.

I do believe other nuke groups around nuke plants have made measurements
at different times. TMIA alert comes to mind. Our group, UNPLUG Salem Campaign
hasn't had the resources to do that. The NJ DEP does take measurements, but we've
never been given any figures, just assurances that any emissions are low and
"within limits"

norm

>
>
> I think they are using a liquid scintillation counter.  The choice of  teeth
> to the exclusion of other samples is an odd one.  One would think that if
> they suspect emissions from nuclear power plants, that they should take
> environmental samples such as water and air, in the vicinity of the alleged
> offending plant.  Radiation is easy to measure but except for this tooth
> project, the critics have almost never resorted to measurements.  I guess
> talk is much cheaper.  Mangano's paper is a bad one, well deserving of the
> phrase "junk science"  and I would hope that those who agree with that will
> make their views known to the journal.  I intend to do just that.  Norm,
> could you tell us why your people have made so few measurements in the
> vicinity of nuclear power plants?  That is an oddity that deserves some
> comment from your side.
>
> R. Holloway
> Nevada Technical Associates, Inc.
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