Texas Billionaire to Cash in on Nuclear Waste
Harold Simmons lobbied for approval to build massive nuclear waste dumps in Texas.
In the US, Nuclear, Oil, Coal Rein over Renewable Energy
Major coal expansion announced, US nuclear subsidy remains firm.
Safe? Nuclear Industry in the US
The nuclear industry spent over $10 million to lobby feds, NRC is in their pocket.
China Suspends Nuclear Plans; CO2 Emissions Could Rise from More Coal Use
Global pullback on nuclear power could lead to more coal use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Japan Crisis Drives Speculation in Energy Sectors
Solar and wind shares have risen this week.
Obama Sticks With Nuclear, Other Countries Questioning It
Renewable energy will be at a much greater advantage if nuclear plans are scrapped.
What’s the Allure of Nuclear?
It's absurd to burden taxpayers with huge subsidies for an industry with such a poor track record.
Nuclear Industry Fails in State-Level Bids
The nuclear power industry has been unsuccessful in reversing bans on new power in six states.
New Coal, Nuclear May Not Be Needed – Ferc Chairman
Jon Wellinghoff, head of FERC, told reporters yesterday that nuclear and coal-fired power plants are too expensive and not justified.
Senate Committee Outlines Stimulus Spending
Senate Appropriations Committee details its version of the stimulus bill already passed by the House. Environmentalists object to $50 billion for nuclear and coal.
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