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India’s National Green Tribunal wants study of nuclear radiation’s effects

Green tribunal asks govt to study nuclear radiation, Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times, New Delhi, August 07, 2011 In a decision which could have wide environmental ramifications, the National Green Tribunal has asked the environment ministry to consider impact of nuclear radiation emanating from coal based power plants. The NGT order was following a submission regarding public hearing for environment
 clearance for thermal plant in Maharashtra, where study on nuclear radiation from the plant was not conducted.

The occurrence of adioactive substances from the sites of Thermal Power Plants in India have been been reported widely. A recent study by National Geophysical Laboratory found high quantity of nuclear radiation in Chandraapur Thermal power plant in Maharashtra.  …..

The tribunal has also asked the ministry to study the impact of radiaton on local population who live in close vicinit of the thermal plant. “We have been informed that there is large population residing within 2 to 3 KM from the project site,” the bench said….http://www.hindustantimes.com/Green-tribunal-asks-govt-to-study-nuclear-radiation/Article1-730553.aspx

August 9, 2011 - Posted by | environment, India

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