The Indian Point Energy Center in Westchester County produces 2,000 megawatts of electricity - about one-third of the metro area's needs. It powers Metro-North and the subway system, which transport an average weekday ridership of 5.1 million. Like the circus strongman at the base of a human pyramid, Indian Point supports the statewide grid of high-voltage transmission lines that protects against power failures. An economic engine for the state, Indian Point directly provides about 2,500 jobs. Unlike the fossil fuel plants that produce most U.S. energy, Indian Point emits no air pollution, and it keeps the lights on at a low cost.
So why does Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo want to shut it down? He says it's unsafe, a target for terrorists and that replacement power can be found without short- or long-term consequences.
These claims are untrue. Cuomo and some of his political supporters appear to get their ideas about Indian Point from watching "The Simpsons."
This is irresponsible. More at
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/11/22/2010-11-22_cuomo_dare_not_pull_the_plug.html#ixzz162OOPKAo
So why does Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo want to shut it down? He says it's unsafe, a target for terrorists and that replacement power can be found without short- or long-term consequences.
These claims are untrue. Cuomo and some of his political supporters appear to get their ideas about Indian Point from watching "The Simpsons."
This is irresponsible. More at
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/11/22/2010-11-22_cuomo_dare_not_pull_the_plug.html#ixzz162OOPKAo
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