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Alternative Energy News Sunday May 6th 2007



Former Clamshell members stand firm against nuclear powerFormer Clamshell members stand firm against nuclear power
(The Daily News of Newburyport: Tue, 01 May) For many former members of the Clamshell Alliance, the new threat of international terrorism has, if anything, strengthened their opposition to nuclear power and their advocacy of alternative energy sources.


Region perfect for alternative energy industryRegion perfect for alternative energy industry
(Telegraph-Forum: Sat, 05 May) A new emphasis on the development of an alternative energy program and infrastructure for Ohio is taking shape. Ohio needs to seize this opportunity and move forward so that we can reduce our dependence on foreign oil and non-renewable resources.


Two units of Balakovo nuclear power taken off-lineTwo units of Balakovo nuclear power taken off-line
(Interfax: Fri, 04 May) MOSCOW. May 4 (Interfax) - The third and fourth units of the Balakovo nuclear power plant with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts each were disconnected from the grid late on Thursday night because of a malfunction in the electrical system, FGUP Concern Rosenergoatom press service said.


Renewable Energy Fair to be held weekend of June 15Renewable Energy Fair to be held weekend of June 15
(Stevens Point Journal: Thu, 03 May) Since its inception in 1990, the Renewable Energy Sustainable Living Fair has shown 190,000 fairgoers how to change the world while having fun. The fair will run Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The price is $25 for the entire weekend, $10 per day, and there are discounts for seniors, students and children. Each summer the ...



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How green is nuclear power?How green is nuclear power?
(Greater Baton Rouge Business Report: Thu, 03 May) Advocates tout nuclear power as part of a "carbon-free" solution to climate change. But some researchers are not so sure, and are asking hard questions about the role nuclear power should play in the nation's energy future.


Statement on Duke Energy's Bids for Renewable EnergyStatement on Duke Energy's Bids for Renewable Energy
(Environmental Defense: Wed, 02 May) (Raleigh, NC - April 20, 2007) Duke Energy today issued a "Request for Proposals" (RFP) seeking bids for power generated from renewable energy sources, including sun, wind, water, organic matter and others.


Climate proposal is OK'dClimate proposal is OK'd
(The Record: Sat, 05 May) BANGKOK, Thailand -- From nuclear power to reforestation to better toasters, the world now has a game plan from climate experts for fighting global warming, a report their chief scientist says will have a "profound influence" on upcoming negotiations.


PepsiCo going all renewable energyPepsiCo going all renewable energy
(Moldova.org: Tue, 01 May) PepsiCo announced the largest purchase of renewable energy certificates ever Monday, matching electricity used by all U.S. company facilities.PepsiCo's reported three-year purchase includes more than 1 billion kilowatt-hours annually, the estimated amount of electricity needed power nearly 90,000 U.S. homes each year.The move puts the soft drink and snack food giant in the forefront of green ...


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