 Nuclear energy expensive: Kennedy
(ABC via Yahoo!7 News: Wed, 20 Feb) The American environmental campaigner Robert F. Kennedy Junior has cautioned against adopting nuclear power as a source of renewable energy in Australia.
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 Germans, Spaniards Reluctant to Nuclear Power
(Angus Reid: Tue, 26 Feb) (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Germany and Spain are against developing new nuclear power plants in their countries, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 68 per cent of respondents in Spain—and 64 per cent in Germany—reject building new reactors.
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 Byron Nuclear Power Plant Takes Part in Security Drill
(WTVO/WQRF Rockford: Thu, 28 Feb) Byron, IL- The Byron Generating Station conducts its first-ever security threat based drill. It included active participation from several local, state, and federal emergency response organizations.
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 Regents OK new bio-fuel focus at UMC
(Crookston Daily Times: Wed, 27 Feb) Growing interest in bio-fuels and renewable energy are the focus of a new option for students majoring in agriculture at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. An emphasis in bio-fuels and renewable energy technology was approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents during their February meeting.
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 EcoFest will focus on alternative energy
(Vero Press Journal: Sun, 24 Feb) The 12th annual EcoFest will be from noon to 4 p.m. March 16 at the Environmental Learning Center. The free, family-oriented event will include exhibits, EcoArt for the kids, and eco-friendly activities. This year’s theme explores alternative energy sources and energy conservation.
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Reactors down at Florida nuclear power plant: report
