Controversy over plan to release Indian Point nuclear plant water into Hudson River.
Plans to release 1.3 million gallons of water with traces of radioactive tritium into the Hudson River as part of the decommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear plant have sparked controversy. Supporters say the releases are safe and similar to those made during the plant's operation, but opponents question the health and safety claims and fear it could harm the once-polluted river. Communities along the river have passed resolutions opposing the discharges, and a bill to ban radiological discharges into the river has been approved by the state Assembly and Senate. The bill is opposed by some labor officials who say it could cause layoffs.