Stop the Proposed Code Changes to Allow Nuclear Reactors in Eagle Mountain, Utah
Eagle Mountain, UT, USA
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Sneaky legislation like this with unproven technology is a violation of our rights. We do not want to be the guinea pigs in this. It might be a great energy source or it could be the biggest and most catastrophic mistake. I'm not willing to gamble our lives, homes, and neighborhoods, for big tech companies to have more affordable power.
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Joslyn supported: STOP UT HB 249, Vote NO to Nuclear Waste near Schools & Homes, Uncapped Taxes, Power Grab!I just moved to firefly. I have kids. We are planning on this being a long-term home. We do so much to keep our environment safe. I know nuclear power is a good way of making power, but at what cost to the local people? Build it away from everything, not right next to the current developing community.
Kjersty supported: Stop the Proposed Code Changes to Allow Nuclear Reactors in Eagle Mountain, UtahWe lived in the Pocatello ID area. People who worked at INL (Idaho Nuclear Laboratories) sometimes got leukemia. These cases are never reported as official numbers because they can’t prove that INL caused the cancer, but if you look at the incident rates for employees the answer is obvious the nuclear is not without consequences. Please do not sacrifice our citizens health in your quest for more money for businesses.
Camille supported: Stop the Proposed Code Changes to Allow Nuclear Reactors in Eagle Mountain, UtahOne of the reasons many residents of Eagle Mountain love it here is because of the family-centric community. Allowing for the construction and operation of small modular nuclear reactors and a natural gas power plant so close to where we all live, including our children, is not in the best interest of our community's health and safety, especially because of the increased risk of cancer.
Micala supported: Stop the Proposed Code Changes to Allow Nuclear Reactors in Eagle Mountain, UtahI'm a big fan of the idea of nuclear power. I think that it's safer and less toxic in the long run than fossil fuel power plants. However I don't believe that EITHER of those solutions belong anywhere near residential centers, and that there really is no need for them to be so.
It would be cleaner, safer and easier to scale up if the plant was placed well away from our city.
The idea simply needs adjustment to protect the well being of the many, rather than pursuing the convenience of the very few.
Grant supported: Stop the Proposed Code Changes to Allow Nuclear Reactors in Eagle Mountain, UtahA healthy environment is why we came to Eagle Mountain. Please keep it safe for us and our children.
Rachel supported: Stop the Proposed Code Changes to Allow Nuclear Reactors in Eagle Mountain, UtahI am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed plan to allow nuclear reactors within a mile of schools in Eagle Mountain. The presence of nuclear reactors so close to schools poses significant risks to the safety and well-being of our children, teachers, and the community as a whole.
Nuclear reactors, while a source of energy, come with inherent risks. Accidents, no matter how rare, can have catastrophic consequences. In the unfortunate event of a malfunction or radiation leak, the proximity to schools would place our most vulnerable population—our children—at immediate risk. The potential long-term health effects, including cancer and other radiation-related illnesses, are too great a risk to ignore.
Furthermore, the psychological impact on students, parents, and educators cannot be underestimated. The constant presence of a nuclear reactor so close to a place of learning would create an environment of fear and anxiety, undermining the educational experience.
I urge you to reconsider this proposal and prioritize the health and safety of our community. Alternative locations for such facilities, far removed from residential areas and schools, must be explored to ensure that our children can learn and grow in a safe and secure environment.
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