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Mom —

Hi Eric! My brother, Harold and his wife, Nicole are both victims of Chernobyl. Nicole lost her reproductive organs because of exposure to the radiation and has other health related problems, and Harold is suffering from Bariumosis, which is Air Force related, so he is disabled, but he was also exposed to the Chernoble radiation alaon with Nicole. Nicole's family lives in France and their family's home was in the direct path of the fall-out cloud, and Harold and Nicole were frequent visitors. This is what Harold told Mom and Dad and I the last time we were all together. I think the Soviet scientists did the best they could, no one wants any didaster, and it hindsight is always 20/20. I am all for Wind Power or Solar Panels. Mom

Eric —

I'm all for wind, hydro, and solar power. No way can those sources meet our enormous energy demand, though.

Here's an interesting link: Japan's Nuclear Power Program:

"With 52 currently operating commercial nuclear power plants that supply about 35% of Japan's electricity needs, Japan's nuclear industry is helping to ensure the long-term strength and viability of the country's economy. Furthermore, the electric utilities are striving to implement ambitious plans to increase the total share of nuclear power generation to over 40% by the year 2010."

Why is it that Japan has yet to have Chernobyl-style event? Hmm. I really need to read up on this.

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