Growing cancer rates around nuclear facility.

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Activists say accidents are not the only risk of nuclear plants

3/28/2006, 3:28 p.m. ET By GEOFF MULVIHILL

The Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Despite questions about its

validity, a new study on childhood cancer rates in the areas around nuclear

power facilities is fueling opponents of a bid to extend the license of the

aging Oyster Creek plant.

In an article published last week in the peer-reviewed International Journal

of Health Services, a researcher claims to have found a correlation between

radiation in the areas surrounding nuclear power plants and childhood cancer

rates. The company that runs Oyster Creek says the study is flawed.

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