Press Releases

A public forum on the health risks of keeping the Oyster Creek nuclear plant running for 20 more years The forum was held on February 20, 2008 in Toms River NJ. Particpants included Alec Baldwin, Joseph Mangano, Dr. Donald Louria, and Gail Saxer of the Ocean County NJ League of Women Voters. Click here for the Press Release.

Radioactive Contamination and Potential Health Risks From The Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Reactor Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA June 12, 2007 A press conference was held in Trenton, NJ, kicking off our educational campaign on the health risks of Oyster Creek. In addition to Mr. Mangano, Don Louria, Edith Gbur, and Rosalie Bertell spoke of the dangers. The event was covered by local TV, radio and newspapers. Click here to read the Press Release

NEW STUDY FINDS CHILD CANCER LINKED WITH REACTOR OPERATIONS March 28, 2006, State Capitol Building, Trenton New Jersey A new study, by Joseph Mangano, published in the International Journal of Health Services, finds that radioactive releases from Oyster Creek reactor have significant public health consequences, and that these consequences suggest that the facility not be re-licensed. Click here to read the entire Press Release.

CHILD CANCER NEAR INDIAN POINT PLANT RISES AFTER STRONTIUM-90 EXPOSURE Health Risk Linked To Same Chemical Found In Groundwater March 28, 2006, State Capitol Building, Trenton New Jersey Cancer in children living near the Indian Point nuclear plant rose just four years after increases in radioactive Strontium-90 in bodies of local children were found, according to a new medical journal article released today. Click here to read the entire Press Release.

FIRST STUDY OF IN-BODY RADIATION BEGINS AT THREE MILE ISLAND November 14, 2005, Harrisburg, PA This press release announces the beginning of collecting and studing baby teeth near the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. “This project will accomplish two goals,” said Joseph Mangano RPHP National Coordinator. “For the first time, we can understand how much radioactivity Three Mile Island has added to people’s bodies. And we can also determine if it is contributing to high local cancer rates.” Click here to read the entire Press Release.

LIMERICK NUCLEAR REACTOR EMISSIONS AND THE POTENTIAL LINK TO LOCAL CANCER RATES April 11, 2005, Philadelphia, PA This press release notes that the Philadelphia area has the largest concentration of nuclear reactors in the US, along with northern Illinois. Childhood cancer rates are examined near Limerick before and after start-up. Childhood cancer mortality increased in both Montgomery and Philadelphia counties for leukemia (16.0% and 46.4%) and all cancers (48.0% and 22.3%). During the same period, national rates of childhood cancer deaths dropped sharply, making these findings significant. Childhood cancer in the two counties went from below to well above national rates after Limerick startup. The report notes also that of the 60 most populated counties in the US, Philadelphia has the highest adult cancer death rate from 1999-2002. Click here to read the entire Press Release.

NJ OFFICIALS HOLD FIRST PUBLIC TALKS ON RADIATION TOOTH STUDY February 16, 2005 The study found that radioactive Strontium-90 in baby teeth is 20 to 50% higher near nuclear plants (including Oyster Creek in Ocean County) has risen 50% since the late 1980s, and may be higher in children with cancer. Results were discussed by Joseph Mangano of the Radiation and Public Health Project (RPHP), which conducted the project. Mangano was invited to testify by the Commission on Radiation Protection. Click here to read the entire press release. Click here to read Joseph Mangano's testimony.

Infant Deaths and Childhood Cancer Drop Dramatically After Nuclear Plants Close November 30, 2001, New York, NY Long-term health benefits provide another reason to end experiment with nuclear power [November 30, 2001, New York, NY]  Dramatic declines in local infant death and childhood cancer rates occurred soon after the closing of eight nuclear power plants, according to a new report announced by New York State Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, Radiation and Public Health Project, and the STAR Foundation. The study documents a 17.4% reduction in infant mortality in the downwind counties within 40 miles two years after reactor closing, compared to a national decline of just 6.4% Read the full Press Release.

CANCER-CAUSING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOUND IN WESTCHESTER CHILDREN'S TEETH November 2, 2000 Testimony to Westchester County health committee indicates that Indian Point nuclear reactors are possible cause: Our presentation to the Westchester County Legislature Health Committee: A Study Comparing Radioactive Strontium-90 In Baby Teeth With Cancer Rates In Westchester County. Read the entire press release Media Advisory Statement of Support from U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) Westchester becomes the second county to fund the RPHP Baby Tooth Project.