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NYT gets it badly wrong on Germany’s energy transition
The New York Times’ article arguing Germany’s energy transition proves that the world needs nuclear required an astonishing level of ignorance to write.
Craig Morris

May 8, 2014

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US govt: Climate change threatens energy infrastructure
Infrastructure that Americans rely on to heat their homes and power their lights are all becoming more exposed to failure in a changing climate.
Bobby Magill

Mar 11, 2014

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What’s this about the World Bank not funding any more nuclear?
Looking back at the World Bank’s one and only 1959 nuclear project, it’s hardly surprising it finds renewable energy a far more attractive investment.
Tina Casey

Dec 3, 2013

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How ‘crazy’ green energy citizens became mainstream in Germany
The German city of Freiburg has an Australian-born mayor and an ambitious plan for renewables and urban sustainability. Like most green initiatives in Germany, it has its origins in the hatred of nuclear, but its approach is fast becoming mainstream.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 14, 2013

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Small wind and micro-generation enjoy renaissance in UK
UK has decided to build two new nuclear reactors. But steady growth of small wind and microgeneration may offer better prospects a decade from now.
Paul Gipe

Oct 23, 2013

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UK nuclear reactor gets go-ahead, at double cost of electricity
UK deal heralds the first new British nuclear power station in a generation. But if costs don’t come down, it could be a one off.
William Nuttall

Oct 22, 2013

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Is Fukushima the new normal for nuclear reactors?
There are three reasons to think that nuclear accidents like Fukushima are becoming more common – and it’s not because of the technology.
Benjamin Sovacool

Aug 27, 2013

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‘Intermittent & unpredictable’: Nuclear reactor fails during heatwave
One of California’s major electric utilities shut down half its nuclear plant last week just as the state prepared for a serious heat wave.
Paul Gipe

Jul 2, 2013

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The Breakthrough Institute: Why the hot air?
Breakthrough Institute’s effort to discredit renewables while promoting nuclear energy as the solution to global warming is dubious – and just plain silly.
CleanTechnica

Jun 18, 2013

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Nuclear vs Solar: Corporate profits and public risk
A UCS-sponsored study of the projected costs of a proposed US nuclear plant illustrates why there are much better energy investments available.
Mike Jacobs

May 8, 2013

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US power grid could rely on majority renewables by 2050: study
Study finds US grid could quit coal, close a quarter of its nuclear plants and rely on renewables for the bulk of its electricity generation.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 18, 2013

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Graph of the Day: Even France could go 100% renewables
What if France phased out nuclear? By 2034? This Graph of the Day shows how it could reach 100 per cent renewables by 2050.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 8, 2013

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