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Alternative Energy News Tuesday July 17th 2007



Vattenfall Sacks German Nuclear Energy Head After ProblemsVattenfall Sacks German Nuclear Energy Head After Problems
(Deutsche Welle: Mon, 16 Jul) The head of Vattenfall Europe's nuclear energy division was fired Monday following a string of problems in two of the company's German nuclear energy plants.


JAPAN: Strong quake kills 7, causes fire and leak at nuclear power plantJAPAN: Strong quake kills 7, causes fire and leak at nuclear power plant
(Peoria Journal Star: Mon, 16 Jul) KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - A strong earthquake struck northwestern Japan today, destroying hundreds of homes, collapsing seaside bridges and causing a fire and water leak at one of the world's most powerful nuclear power plants. At least seven people were killed and hundreds were injured.


No. 2 generating unit of Tianwan nuclear power plant reaches full rated powerNo. 2 generating unit of Tianwan nuclear power plant reaches full rated power
(People's Daily: Mon, 16 Jul) The second generating unit of Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear power cooperative project between China and Russia, reached full power on July 11th. The No.2 generating unit has entered into its full power adjustment phase. ...


Earthquake in Japan triggers fire at nuclear power plantEarthquake in Japan triggers fire at nuclear power plant
(Pravda: Mon, 16 Jul) A 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan's northwest coast on Monday, killing at least two people. The quake injured more than 320 people, flattened hundreds of buildings and triggered a fire at a nuclear power plant .



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Japan earthquake rattles nuclear power debateJapan earthquake rattles nuclear power debate
(Market Watch: Mon, 16 Jul) SAN FRANCISO (MarketWatch) -- Whenever a strong earthquake shakes Japan, among the first calls journalists make are to operators of the country's 55 commercial reactors.


Can Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant withstand a major earthquake?Can Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant withstand a major earthquake?
(KSBY San Luis Obispo: Tue, 17 Jul) Diablo Canyon is one of the most seismically sound buildings in the world, according to a Pacific Gas and Electric spokesperson.


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