I found an interesting link on A Musing Environment. It is a letter to Bonnie Raitt from a former anti-nuclear activist. It is a good and thoughtful letter. Here is the important conclusion:
The real enemy of our planet is the coal industry. Let us take what we have learned from our anti-nuclear organizing to stop the spread of coal power. If you decide to play any anti-coal concerts, I’ll be there.
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