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Progress Energy Hedges on New Reactors at Shearon Harris as the U.S. Nuclear Revival Falters – News Release by NC WARN

September 16, 2010

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 …

National cancer study will include area around Oconee Nuclear station – Greenville News, SC

September 13, 2010

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

September 8, 2010

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.

Pledge/Petition

August 30, 2010

Sign the pledge to reduce your electricity use and the petition to be sent to the Governor in support of the RePowering NC goals.

Barrier islands and sea-level rise – The News and Observer

August 23, 2010

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

August 22, 2010

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

August 12, 2010

This summer’s weather disasters fit into the pattern forecast by climate scientists in key 2007 report on global warming.

Reduce Your Energy Use

August 9, 2010

We must bring down demand for electricity through conservation and efficiency practices, thus eliminating the need for new power plants and reducing CO2 emissions by closing existing coal plants.

Clean Energy Strengthens the Economy

August 8, 2010

Promoting clean energy solutions can create thousands of jobs in North Carolina. Energy efficiency saves you money.

Increasing Power Bills

August 8, 2010

Utilities are poised to drive up power bills. Families can protect themselves with conservation, energy efficiency and rooftop solar.

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