WMHQ http://alternativeenergyinthenews.com WMHQ.com: Alternative Energy News Daily Update en robin@wmhq.com (Robin Nixon) Copyright 2008 WMHQ.com Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT http://wmhq.com/images/rssfeed.gif http://wmhq.com http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080523/pl_afp/usenergyeconomyrice_080523220630 http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080523/pl_afp/usenergyeconomyrice_080523220630 Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT <img src=http://alternativeenergyinthenews.com/2008/05/24-1.jpg width=160 height=120 border=1 align=left> The United States needs to explore more for oil at home and tap nuclear power as part of a comprehensive energy policy, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in an interview aired Friday.<br clear=all> http://www.interfax.com/4/395953/news.aspx http://www.interfax.com/4/395953/news.aspx Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT <img src=http://alternativeenergyinthenews.com/2008/05/24-2.jpg width=160 height=120 border=1 align=left>Minsk. May 22. INTERFAX - Belarus and China will sign an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful utilization of nuclear energy, as is evident from directive No. 688 of the Belarusian Council of Ministers posted on the national legal Internet portal.<br clear=all> http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/608542.html http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/608542.html Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT <img src=http://alternativeenergyinthenews.com/2008/05/24-3.jpg width=160 height=120 border=1 align=left>Supplying over 31 per cent of electricity demand, nuclear energy plays a key role in the EU's generation structure, and emerges as a comprehensive and cost-effective generating option. In fact, it has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emission, to meet the ever-increasing demand for electricity and to make a crucial contribution to the Community's energy independence and security of supplies.<br clear=all> http://en.rian.ru/video/20080522/108113824.html http://en.rian.ru/video/20080522/108113824.html Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT <img src=http://alternativeenergyinthenews.com/2008/05/24-4.jpg width=160 height=120 border=1 align=left>A reactor at the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant in Sweden has been shut down after two contractors were arrested taking explosive material into the plant.<br clear=all> http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2008/05/21/company_wants_to_build_renewable_energy_plant_in_henniker http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2008/05/21/company_wants_to_build_renewable_energy_plant_in_henniker Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT <img src=http://alternativeenergyinthenews.com/2008/05/24-5.jpg width=160 height=120 border=1 align=left>A New York company wants to build a renewable energy plant in Henniker, New Hampshire.<br clear=all> http://biz.yahoo.com/ccn/080521/200805210463344001.html?.v=1 http://biz.yahoo.com/ccn/080521/200805210463344001.html?.v=1 Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT <img src=http://alternativeenergyinthenews.com/2008/05/24-6.jpg width=160 height=120 border=1 align=left> ANCASTER, ONTARIO-- - Cleanfield Alternative Energy Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed a previously announced private placement of Series A 12% secured convertible debentures .<br clear=all> http://hdmag.com/hospitalitydesign/content_display/design-news/e3ic93424cac69485c2eaa6c5304512e1c2?imw=Y http://hdmag.com/hospitalitydesign/content_display/design-news/e3ic93424cac69485c2eaa6c5304512e1c2?imw=Y Sat, 24 May 24th 2008 GMT <img src=http://alternativeenergyinthenews.com/2008/05/24-7.jpg width=160 height=120 border=1 align=left>Castle on the Hudson in Tarrytown, New York, has signed an agreement with Juice Energy to supply the 100-year-old hotel with renewable energy. The Castle will purchase all of its electricity in the form of wind power and expects significant energy savings thanks to the partnership with Juice.<br clear=all>