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Caldicott on E&E TV

By Eric McErlain
A previously recorded interview with Helen Caldicott is running today on E&E TV. I could do a point by point rebuttal, but there isn't anything there that we haven't seen before over the past few weeks. It's classic Caldicott, all of the same old charges delivered with the same old intensity.

We're glad to see that Caldicott deigned to mention David Bradish's efforts to debunk her book, chapter by chapter. Her claim that this proved that she's credible had me roaring. For those so inclined, here are all of our previous posts on Caldicott from NEI Nuclear Notes:

"Nuclear Power Is Not The Answer"
Dr. Caldicott vs. Nuclear Power, Round 1
Dr. Caldicott vs. Nuclear Power, Round 2
Dr. Caldicott vs. Nuclear Power, Round 3
Dr. Caldicott vs. Nuclear Power, Rounds Four and Five
Dr. Caldicott vs. Nuclear Power, Rounds Six, Seven and Eight
Postcards From A Nuclear Free Zone, Part 1
Postcards From A Nuclear Free Zone, Part 2
Continuing To Counter Caldicott

But as we've seen, Caldicott is at her best when she doesn't have to answer any hard questions -- like when she ducked a Q&A following her appearance at Vanderbilt earlier this week.

One last point: Be sure to pay attention to the advertisement before the interview.

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Comments

Matthew66 said…
I know it's wishful thinking, but I hope Dr. Caldicott came here on the visa waiver program, because her appearances on radio and television would clearly be in violation of that visa and she could be sent back to Australia on the next plane. No doubt she and her promoters made sure she got the right visa.
October 5, 2006 at 5:34 PM
Anonymous said…
It's interesting that before the video there's the NEI nuclear ad and a banner showing you the ad in an increased size.
October 5, 2006 at 6:47 PM
Matthew66 said…
Just watched this video clip. I found her thoroughly unconvincing. In particular I found her claims about the genetic effects of radiation to be false, when compared to scientific reports issued by the UN. I think her arguments are simplistic. She has a grandmotherly style, which might convince a credulous five year-old but it doesn't convince me. Calling someone a liar, without backing it up is not a valid form of argument. I just don't find her convincing.
October 6, 2006 at 6:57 AM
Rod Adams said…
Matthew:

I believe that most people would agree with your assessment.

It is time for nuclear power supporters to present our vision and allow undecided people to compare and contrast that with views from people like Caldicott.

We will never convince her, but the real audience is more approachable.
October 9, 2006 at 6:45 PM
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