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Alternative Energy News Friday December 28th 2007



End push for nuclear power and focus on renewable energyEnd push for nuclear power and focus on renewable energy
(USA Today: Fri, 21 Dec) End push for nuclear power and focus on renewable energy John M. Goldenring - San Diego The problem with nuclear power as a solution for global warming is the same as it has always been — some waste can't be...


Legislature elbows out Lincolnville representative's nuclear power proposalLegislature elbows out Lincolnville representative's nuclear power proposal
(Camden Herald: Thu, 27 Dec) LINCOLNVILLE — The proposal by State Rep. Bob Walker, R-Lincolnville, to create a nuclear power authority in Maine has not been accepted for consideration by the Legislature.


Iran's first home-made nuclear power plant to be operational in 9 yearsIran's first home-made nuclear power plant to be operational in 9 years
(People's Daily: Tue, 25 Dec) A senior member of the parliament said on Monday that Iran's first home-grown nuclear power plant is scheduled to be operational in about nine years, local ISNA news agency reported. The power plant "is scheduled to come online by t ...


Chevron to develop alternative energy sourcesChevron to develop alternative energy sources
(Business Standard India: Thu, 27 Dec) US oil, refining and lubricants major Chevron is working on developing alternative sources of energy for the future, a company official said.



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(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-24 07:18 GMT: French nuclear agency CEA undecided on how much of its Areva stake to sell(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-24 07:18 GMT: French nuclear agency CEA undecided on how much of its Areva stake to sell
(Interactive Investor: Mon, 24 Dec) PARIS (Thomson Financial) - French nuclear energy authority CEA, which holds 79 pct of nuclear power plant maker Areva, hasn't decided how much of its stake to sell, or how the sale will proceed, following recent labour union claims that it was ready to sell down its stake to 49 pct, CEA head Alain Bugat said.


Fire reported at Palo Verde nuclear power plantFire reported at Palo Verde nuclear power plant
(12 News Phoenix: Wed, 26 Dec) A fire has been reported inside Cooling Tower 3 at Unit 3 of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. West Valley fire units were called first, followed by calls for hazmat units, chiefs and a command post.


Shearon Harris meetings scheduledShearon Harris meetings scheduled
(The Herald-Sun: Fri, 28 Dec) The significance of potential environmental impacts from the renewal of Shearon Harris nuclear power plant's operating license would be small, according to a draft environmental impact statement issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.


China vows to develop clean energiesChina vows to develop clean energies
(China Daily: Wed, 26 Dec) China promised Wednesday to develop renewable energy for its fast-growing economy, stepping up efforts to promote hydroelectric, nuclear, solar and wind energy, as well natural gas extracted from garbage dumps and coal mines.


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