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Corzine Eyes New Nuclear Energy Plant
WNYC Newsroom
NEW YORK, NY April 18, 2008 —Governor Corzine continues his efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New Jersey. But his latest proposal to help reach that goal is sparking much debate.
Corzine's office has released a proposal that calls for a review of the siting, permitting, financing, and waste disposal issues involved with bringing a new nuclear power plant to the state.
The administration will also look at other technologies with minimal or no carbon dioxide emissions. But environmentalists pan the governor's plan, saying nuclear power is dangerous and creates hazardous waste. They also say it doesn't emphasize wind and solar power enough.
If it's eventually approved, the facility would be the first new nuclear plant in the US since 1973.
