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Anti-nuclear group protests Calvert Cliffs expansion plan

Published 10/12/07

SOLOMONS ISLAND - A disaster at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant in Lusby could lead to thousands of deaths because of congested escape routes and other potential problems, anti-nuclear groups said yesterday.

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The charges come as plant owner Constellation Energy has submitted designs to add a new third nuclear reactor to the two 30-year-old reactors at the site, plans that county officials say they strongly support.

 

"The county is very comfortable" with the expansion, said Linda Vassallo, Calvert County's director of economic development. That expansion is still years away from realization.

But opponents, speaking near...

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Calvert Cliffs Expansion - 2007-10-12 14:47:13

Nuclear is the most cost effective and environmentally sound choice for future power needs. The group protesting is grasping at very small and incorrect details. Once again, don't research, just spout erroneous drivel.

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