The Nation - News from Feb. 18, 1987
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A Nuclear Regulatory Commission study that examined five different types of nuclear plants found none provide “high confidence” against early release of radiation in a severe nuclear accident. The Reactor Risk Reference Document, released for a 150-day public comment period, also showed that evacuation or sheltering of residents within five miles of a nuclear plant can significantly reduce health effects from a major radiation release.
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