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John Edwards On Nuclear Power
Since John Edwards led the way in the beginning of this campaign on poverty, healthcare, Iraq, and the economy with Obama and Clinton following him, maybe he can lead on this as well. Sure miss him in this race but am also glad he is not involved in the rhetoric of it all. Since John Edwards led the way in the beginning of this campaign on poverty, healthcare, Iraq, and the economy with Obama and Clinton ... more
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Nuclear Energy Lobby In U.S. Using Climate Change for Profit
After a hiatus of nearly three decades, nuclear energy is booming. Seventeen power companies in the U.S. are making plans to build more than 30 nuclear plants.
One important factor in the resurgence: new federal and state laws that help utilities pay for nuclear plants that, if completed, would be among the most expensive projects ever built in the country.
One state where nuclear power is making a comeback is Florida. At a meeting last week in Tallahassee, Florida's Public Service Commission voted to approve the state's first new nuclear plants in decades.
Commission member Nathan Skop hailed the decision. "Simply put, nuclear power is a strategic investment for the state of Florida and our national security—to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and to protect our environment," he said. After a hiatus of nearly three decades, nuclear energy is booming. Seventeen power companies in the U.S. are making plans to build mor... more
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