Public Meltdown: The Story of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant
"A terrific and well-written look at what really happened in the Vermont Yankee debacle..."--Howard Dean,Governor of Vermont 1991-2003"This book should be read by all who care about their communities and the health of the planet."--Jim Riccio,Nuclear Policy Analyst, Greenpeace"Billions of dollars, a third of Vermont's power, and high stakes legal fights; it's a heady mix as Watts tells a compelling tale of how Entergy Nuclear Vermont went from "white knight" to "unwanted guest."--Michael Dworkin,Professor of Law and Director, Institute for Energy and the Environment at Vermont Law School"Through extensive research and interviews with many of the key players, Richard Watts not only explains explains what happened, but provides solid insights into why it happened.Public Meltdownis a well-written narrative of a drama-filled decade."--David Lochbaum,Director, Nuclear Safety Project, Union of Concerned Scientists"We make electricity in America atop some of our deepest social and political fault lines: the federal/state divide, and competition vs. regulation. This nuclear plant's recent history has made for a dramatic cautionary tale. Dr. Watts tells it fluidly and in compelling detail."--John Kassel,President, Conservation Law Foundation