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Results 12Miami Waterkeeper comments on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s plans to update environmental protection
May 18, 2023
Near the bottom of the Florida peninsula, surrounded by marshland and water, looms the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Generating Station. This facility, standing remotely…
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Miami’s Nuclear Neighbor: Florida Power & Light’s Turkey Point Reactor
March 21, 2023
At the edge of Biscayne Bay, Turkey Point’s two nuclear units provide power to millions of people. The facility, which came online in the…
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reverses Course and Rescinds Turkey Point’s License Extension
February 24, 2022
For Immediate Release, February 24, 2022 Media Contacts: Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D., Miami Waterkeeper 305 905 0856, [email protected] Mark Drajem, NRDC 202 289 2436, [email protected]…
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Safety Concerns at Turkey Point
September 30, 2021
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently approved FPL’s plan to operate the Turkey Point nuclear power plant in Homestead until 2052. Our Waterkeeper, Dr. Rachel…
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The Fight Against FPL’s Turkey Point Pollution Continues
January 28, 2021
FPL’s irresponsible management of its Turkey Point Nuclear Plant risks the future of Biscayne Bay and threatens the viability of many sensitive species. We…
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CASE Files Amicus Brief Supporting Turkey Point Appeal
August 21, 2020
Citizens Allied for Safe Energy (CASE) has filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Miami Waterkeeper’s continued legal challenge against the US Nuclear Regulatory…
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NEPA Scoping Comments for FPL Turkey Point License Extension Application
June 18, 2020
On June 18th, 2018 Miami Waterkeeper, and the National Parks Conservation Association, submitted comments regarding the extension of FPL’s Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant —…
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Miami Waterkeeper Supports Monroe County’s Involvement in Turkey Point NPDES Permit Challenge
June 9, 2020
Miami Waterkeeper submitted public comments to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) in support of the County challenging Turkey Point Power Plant’s…
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Miami Waterkeeper in D.C. for oral arguments before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
November 30, 2019
Two weeks ago Miami Waterkeeper traveled up to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., for oral arguments before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The hearing was in…
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