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        There's a big difference between "subsidies" the nuclear industry "receives" and the subsidies granted to the renewable energy industry.

Be sure to sop by http://thisweekinnuclear.com for more news!
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There's a big difference between "subsidies" the nuclear industry "receives" and the subsidies gr...

There's a big difference between "subsidies" the nuclear industry "receives" and the subsidies granted to the renewable energy industry.

Be sure to sop by http://thisweekinnuclear.com for more news!

Episode 115 - All Subsidies are not Created Equal

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        This week the NRC published an envirnmental impact analysis that gives Indian Point the green light for another 20 years.  Unfortunately, that's not the end of the story!
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This week the NRC published an envirnmental impact analysis that gives Indian Point the green lig...

This week the NRC published an envirnmental impact analysis that gives Indian Point the green light for another 20 years.  Unfortunately, that's not the end of the story!

NRC Gives Indian Point Nuclear an Environmental "OK" for Another 20 Years

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        Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) may offer significant safety and security advantages over large commercial nuclear reactors.  These enhancements may also result in lower construction and operating costs.
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Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) may offer significant safety and security advantages over large com...

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) may offer significant safety and security advantages over large commercial nuclear reactors.  These enhancements may also result in lower construction and operating costs.

Small Modular Reactor Reactors May Offer Safety & Security Advantages Over Large Commercial Reactors

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        New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo makes no bones about it.  He plans to shut down Indian Point Nuclear Plant if he is elected. As part of his bid for Governor, Cuomo published his long term energy plan, “PowerNY” in which he calls for the two Indian Point nuclear energy facilities to shut down in 2013 and 2015. He says alternatives can be found to the huge 2000 MW nuclear plant that supplies much of New York City's energy.
The New York Independent System Operator Disagrees.  Listen to the show and find out the true story.
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New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo makes no bones about it.&nbsp; He plans to shut dow...

New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo makes no bones about it.&nbsp; He plans to shut down Indian Point Nuclear Plant if he is elected. As part of his bid for Governor, Cuomo published his long term energy plan,&nbsp;&ldquo;PowerNY&rdquo; in which he calls for the two Indian Point nuclear energy facilities&nbsp;to shut down in 2013 and 2015.&nbsp;He says alternatives can be found to the huge 2000 MW nuclear plant that supplies much of New York City's energy.
The New York Independent System Operator Disagrees.&nbsp; Listen to the show and find out the true story.

Andrew Cuomo's Energy Fantasy

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        During a recent conversation over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a friend asked if anyone in the group was boycotting BP.  This led to a lively discussion about the effectiveness of boycotts and the inevitable question,
“Who do you boycott?”

The show notes are at This Week in Nuclear
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During a recent conversation over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a friend asked if anyone in th...

During a recent conversation over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a friend asked if anyone in the group was boycotting BP.  This led to a lively discussion about the effectiveness of boycotts and the inevitable question,
“Who do you boycott?”

The show notes are at This Week in Nuclear

Who do you Boycott?


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