How necessary is nuclear power? Renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydroelectric, can provide all but 6% of North Carolina’s electricity, finds a new Duke University study. “Critics of renewable power point out that solar and wind sources are intermittent. The truth is that solar and wind are complementary in …
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Solar, Wind Can Power NC – Groundbreaking Study – Report by Dr. John Blackburn Published by IEER
Watchdogs to Climate Expert: We’re Willing to be Persuaded About 4th Generation Nuclear Power – News Release by NC WARN
NASA’s James Hansen is calling for development of “next generation” power reactors as insurance against runaway climate change; it’s an understandable position that must be openly discussed Statement from Executive Director Jim Warren: In his new book, Dr. James Hansen further demonstrates that humanity has very little time left to …
NC Commission Green-lights Duke Energy Expansion in South Carolina – News Release by NC WARN
Last week the NC Utilities Commission approved Duke’s wholesale contract with five electric cooperatives in South Carolina. It is more than clear that Cliffside is being built so Duke can add new customers despite Duke’s years-long insistence that Cliffside was needed to accommodate growth within its approved territory.
NC WARN Legal Action Against Duke Deal for New Outside Customers – News Release by NC WARN
Duke Document Shows Demand Will DECLINE: More Evidence New Plants Aren’t Needed – News Release by NC WARN
Bond Ratings Drop Over “Bet the Farm” Risk of Nukes – Coal Problems Too – News Release by NC WARN
NC WARN Appeals New Harris Reactors – News Release by NC WARN
The Path to Clean Efficient Energy – News and Observer Oped by Dr. Blackburn, Jim Warren
U.S. Energy Chair Dismisses New Coal, Nukes – Reuters
http://uk.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUKTRE5447HI20090505 UK U.S. utilities, regulator disagree on generation Wed May 6, 2009 12:59am BST By Eileen O’Grady HOUSTON (Reuters) – The nation’s top power industry regulator on Tuesday suggested that U.S. utilities don’t need to build big nuclear or coal-fired power plants to fill the nation’s future power supply needs. …