What are some important facts about the Hudson Valley regarding power and environmental concerns?
At the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, located on the Hudson River, hot water which is used as a coolant for the reactors is dumped into the River. This kills millions of fish annually and it is predicted that the plant will produce approximately 2,000 tons of radio-active waste by the year 2030. Also, some of the worst air quality in the nation is located in the Hudson Valley as a result of coal-fired power plants located along the river. It has been proposed for New York, mostly along the Hudson River, in the New York City harbor, and on Long Island, to install 65 new power plants which will further desecrate the quality of air.
