tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569730744120411857.post7316920139843416584..comments2022-11-17T06:22:00.867-08:00Comments on Heart of America Northwest: US Nuclear SIte Open for TouristsHeart of America Northwesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03905431010883525451noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569730744120411857.post-29385830605976131482009-08-04T13:56:47.932-07:002009-08-04T13:56:47.932-07:00The local support for Hanford reminds me of my res...The local support for Hanford reminds me of my research on the logging of old growth forests on the Olympic Peninsula. When entire communities are built around a certain industry (logging, plutonium production, etc), it can be really difficult to even talk to people about making changes because up to that point, their lives and jobs have depended on that industry. You have to strike a balance- get your point across but also be receptive to the legitimate concerns of the locals. At least it sounds like we might be able to rally some local support for banning shipment of mercury waste to Hanford...Sarahnoreply@blogger.com