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Story Archives of 'Seabrook'An Important Rest Stop For BirdsBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, May 25, 2007.Next time you head to the beach, keep an eye out for an estuary that's one of the most important bird "rest stops" in the region. listen:
  No Nukes - Thirty Years LaterBy Liz Bulkley on Monday, April 30, 2007.On this day 30 years ago, over 2000 protestors occupied the future site of the Seabrook nuclear power plant, and more than 1400 were arrested. They called themselves The Clamshell Alliance, and their efforts to stop the construction of nuclear reactors on the Seacoast helped shape the national "No Nukes" movement. We'll talk with two "Clams" about their protest and what the anti-nuclear movement learned about getting an activist message out into the mainstream.
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Seabrook Ordered to do Safety InspectionBy Roger Wood on Thursday, March 15, 2007.The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is requiring 40 nuclear power plants around the country to increase monitoring of their cooling systems. The mandate comes in the wake of problems that surfaced at nuclear plant in Kansas. And as NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports, the Seabrook Power Plant is on the watch list. listen:
A Permanent Reminder of a Temporary FeelingBy Cheryl Senter on Friday, May 12, 2006.Over the past year, New Hampshire Public Radio has been taking listeners to a variety of places across the state. We've gone to a skimming competition; we've ridden in a hot air balloon; and we've eaten at a well known pancake parlor. This evening, we're taking a visit to Seabrook, where master tattooist Trevor Marshall will be tattooing Boston radio DJ 'Krazy Kulo' in his studio. This audio postcard was produced by freelance producer Cheryl Senter. listen:
Seabrook Gets Air Pollution CreditsBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, June 2, 2003.New Hampshire is the first state in the nation to give a nuclear power plant air pollution credits. State and industry officials applaud the move as a way to reduce air pollution. Environmentalists worry the decision creates a national precedent and encourages a renewed reliance on a power source they consider dangerous. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Seabrook Considered for Environmental CreditsBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, February 4, 2003.New Hampshire is considering a controversial move to give Seabrook Station air pollution credits. That?s one way the state plans to lower nitrogen oxide, or nox, emissions?a pollutant known to cause smog. State environmentalists certainly don?t oppose reducing smog. But many say even if Seabrook itself doesn?t produce air pollution, nuclear energy brings a host of environmental concerns, and isn?t an energy worth embracing. As NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports, state officials say though, pressure to meet federal standards, international commitments, and with an eye toward the future, the plan makes sense. listen:
State Set To Push Potassium Iodide PillsBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, August 13, 2002.New Hampshire health and safety officials will soon begin distributing potassium iodide pills to people living near the Seabrook and Vermont Yankee nuclear power plants. Potassium Iodide, also known as KI, protects the Thyroid gland in the event of a nuclear accident?..But as the state?s new distribution policy nears completion, people on all sides of the issue agree getting the pills to all those who want them will pose challenges. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Florida Power and Light to Buy Seabrook NukeBy Roger Wood on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.Florida Power and Light today released more information on their proposed purchase of Seabrook Station. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
UCS Gives Thumbs-up to Florida Power and LightBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.While Government and Utility industry officials are applauding the proposed sale of Seabrook, so is at least one nuclear safety organization. Florida Power and Light owns two nuclear facilities in Florida, Turkey Point and St. Lucie. And David Lochbaum, a nuclear safety engineer with the Union of Concerned Scientists told NHPR's Mark Bevis the company has a good safety record. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Seabrook Officials say Nuke Plant is SafeBy Roger Wood on Tuesday, December 18, 2001.Seabrook officials say the nuclear power plant is as safe as can be from a terrorist attack. Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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