Anti-nuke protests in Tamil Nadu

MONTHS before its expected date of becoming operational, the Koodankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district has earned the ire of people living nearby. On August 15, three gram sabhas passed resolutions asking for its closure. About 60,000 people live within 10 km of the 2,000 MW plant, expected to be operational by 2011-end.

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http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/anti-nuke-protests-tamil-nadu
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15/09/2011