CLOSEUP: Nuclear faith, nuclear fears: Workmates differ on energy alternatives

Posted 3/31/11

by Brian Rudnick Workmates Stephen McShane and Jarek Heljak (seated on other side of table) of Northeast Philadelphia talk about the nuclear plant crisis in Japan and energy generation alternatives. …

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CLOSEUP: Nuclear faith, nuclear fears: Workmates differ on energy alternatives

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by Brian Rudnick

Workmates Stephen McShane and Jarek Heljak (seated on other side of table) of Northeast Philadelphia talk about the nuclear plant crisis in Japan and energy generation alternatives. McShane has a Japanese friend whose parents in Sendai were far west enough to have only lost power. He expressed grave concerns about water and food contamination and favors solar or wind energy. Heljak, who says his native Poland relies on coal and has no nuclear plants due to the expense, favors nuclear. Starbucks Coffee, Chestnut Hill.

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