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Nuclear Watchdogs Snake River Alliance Celebrates 40 Years

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The partial meltdown of Three Mile Island's Reactor #2 in 1979 rocked a nation that became lulled by the quiet safety of nuclear energy. The incident caused Idahoans to question the safety of operations at Idaho National Laboratory and as a result, the Snake River Alliance was developed. For 40 years, the organization has served as Idaho's nuclear watchdog and clean energy advocates.

Click on this linkto hear the discussion with Bill Riley, author of 'Baghdaddy.'

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