Texas Billionaire to Cash in on Nuclear Waste
Harold Simmons lobbied for approval to build massive nuclear waste dumps in Texas.
Harold Simmons lobbied for approval to build massive nuclear waste dumps in Texas.
Major coal expansion announced, US nuclear subsidy remains firm.
The nuclear industry spent over $10 million to lobby feds, NRC is in their pocket.
Global pullback on nuclear power could lead to more coal use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Solar and wind shares have risen this week.
Renewable energy will be at a much greater advantage if nuclear plans are scrapped.
It's absurd to burden taxpayers with huge subsidies for an industry with such a poor track record.
The nuclear power industry has been unsuccessful in reversing bans on new power in six states.
Jon Wellinghoff, head of FERC, told reporters yesterday that nuclear and coal-fired power plants are too expensive and not justified.
Senate Appropriations Committee details its version of the stimulus bill already passed by the House. Environmentalists object to $50 billion for nuclear and coal.