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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
Nuclear Energy Loses Cost Advantage – The New York Times
We’re Not Ready – The New York Times
Solar is Cheaper Than Nuclear, Report Says – The News & Observer
Solar and Nuclear Costs – The Historic Crossover – A Report by Dr. John Blackburn
Solar Energy is Now the Better Buy
by Dr. John O. Blackburn
News Release 7-8-10
Full Report
Letter to Governor Perdue
The News and Observer, 7/8/10
The New York Times, 7/26/10
Nuclear Design – “an Oil Tanker with a Single Hull” – News Release by AP1000 Oversight Group
AP1000 Oversight Group Nuclear Design – “an Oil Tanker with a Single Hull” Westinghouse is going backward with safety, and its new design increases the risk of nuclear disasters, industry veteran tells federal safety panel Durham, NC – If ever built, a Westinghouse nuclear reactor would revert to a single …