Support for Indian Point Renewal Announced by Greenpeace Co-Founder Dr. Patrick Moore and New York AREA
New York, November 24, 2006 - Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of the worldwide environmental organization Greenpeace, and the New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (New York AREA) announce their support for the license renewal of the Indian Point nuclear power plants in Westchester County.
Indian Point on a typical day provides 30 percent of the electricity used in New York City and the surrounding region. Its reliable and emission-free power is critically important for meeting New York's growing energy needs and for addressing its serious air quality challenges.
"Downstate New York arguably has the worst air quality of any region of the country due to high levels of ozone and particulate pollution. Emission- free nuclear power is absolutely critical to securing cleaner air effectively and to support continued growth and economic vitality in New York," said Dr. Moore.
About Dr. Moore and New York AREA:
An advisor to government and industry, Dr. Patrick Moore co-founded Greenpeace and is Chair and Chief Scientist of Greenspirit Strategies Ltd. in Vancouver and an advisor to New York AREA.
Founded in November 2003, the New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (New York AREA) is a diverse group of more than 100 business, labor, and community groups whose mission and purpose is to ensure that the New York metropolitan area has an ample and reliable electricity supply and economic prosperity for years to come. New York AREA helps to educate policy makers, businesses, and the general public regarding the necessity and importance of safe, low-cost, reliable clean electricity.
For More Information Contact
Paul Steidler
+1-703-217-9452
+1-917-612-3594
www.area-alliance.org
steidler@Area-Alliance.org
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