Progress and Duke Energy will also close dozens of coal units within a few years as North Carolina begins moving away from old energy Statement by Executive Director Jim Warren: ** Durham, NC – Progress Energy now admits it may cancel plans to build two nuclear reactors at its Shearon …
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National cancer study will include area around Oconee Nuclear station – Greenville News, SC
For people living near nuclear power plants, there has been the nagging concern about radiation and the risk of cancer.
Executive Director, Jim Warren, Interviewed on UNC-TV
Jim Warren was interviewed on NC Now – a program broadcast statewide on public television, UNC-TV – on NC WARN’s current focus to increase energy efficiency and adopt renewable energy sources in North Carolina.
Barrier islands and sea-level rise – The News and Observer
Currently in North Carolina sea level is rising about 1.5 feet per century over a land slope that averages 1: 2000. This means a 1-foot rise could cause a shoreline retreat of more than a third of a mile (in theory).
Disaster at the Top of the World – The New York Times
Globally, 2010 is on track to be the warmest year on record. In regions around the world, indications abound that earth’s climate is quickly changing.
Long, hot summer of fire, floods fits predictions – Associated Press
This summer’s weather disasters fit into the pattern forecast by climate scientists in key 2007 report on global warming.
Climate Change is Urgent
Global CO2 emissions must peak by 2015 — and all coal-fired power plants must be closed by 2030 — to avoid run-away climate change.
Solar becomes more competitive than nuclear in North Carolina – Nuclear Energy Insider
Solar photovoltaic system costs have fallen steadily for decades. They are projected to fall even farther over the next 10 years. Meanwhile, projected costs for construction of new nuclear plants have risen steadily over the last decade, and they continue to rise, said a report on behalf of NC Warn …
Scientists Say Global Warming is Continuing – The News and Observer
“A comprehensive review of key climate indicators confirms the world is warming and the past decade was the warmest on record,” the annual State of the Climate report declares.
Nuclear Energy Loses Cost Advantage – The New York Times
In a “historic crossover,” the costs of solar photovoltaic systems have declined to the point where they are lower than the rising projected costs of new nuclear plants.