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Two options for baseload electricity: fossil fuels and nuclear power
If you have only time to read one article today, you might consider this one: Iowa roots: James Hansen speaks truth to power Readers might recall Mr. Hansen joining three other distinguished scientists (Dr. Ken Caldeira, Senior Scientist, Department of Global … Continue reading
Breaking Wind – Quick hits from the industry for August 7, 2012
Items of Interest: 1-“He also noted that wind farms are attractive to investors because government subsidies are often available to support their construction.” “You’ll probably see more of them being erected up and down the ridges, unless the government decides … Continue reading
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Tagged cost of wind, fast reactors, Hawaii wind farm, Nuclear Energy, renewable, Wind, wind farm, wind subsidies, wind turbine fire
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Breaking Wind – Quick hits from the industry for January 16, 2012
Items of interest: 1:”Why not wait until the public has a full understanding of the (wind) map and its significance?” – Bakersfield.com Why indeed? Surprise: “Because, Oviatt said, those studies would take too long considering the looming tax credit expiration…“ … Continue reading
Breaking Wind – Quick hits from the industry for January 14, 2012
Items of interest: 1:”During a December commission meeting, (Garrett County, Maryland ) Commissioner Gregan Crawford voiced his concern about the effects of wind turbines on residents and noted that he would be willing to enter into a motion to develop … Continue reading
USS John C. Stennis – modern technology at its finest!
As if we needed another example of why the push to industrial wind is such a fool’s errand: “Its two nuclear reactors generate enough power for a small city. The ship doesn’t have to refuel for another 22 years.” That’s … Continue reading
Market Watch: “It’s time to expose the myth that nuclear power is more costly than wind, solar and other renewables.”
“Nuclear Plants Produce Lower Cost Power Than Other Forms of New Clean Energy, Such as Wind and Solar, Says CEO (Don Gillispie) of Alternate Energy Holdings” A 45-year veteran of the nuclear industry, Gillispie has the experience and numbers to … Continue reading
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Tagged energy cost, Nuclear Energy, renewable energy cost
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Senator Lamar Alexander: “‘National Windmill Policy’ Equivalent of ‘Going to War in Sailboats’”
Press release from Lamar Alexander’s Senate Web Page: April 20 2010 U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), in advance of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, this Thursday, April 22, delivered an address today on the floor of the U.S. Senate … Continue reading
Heck! If you can earn renewable credits by burning wood, I know where there’s some REALLY old chunks?
The creativity of some folks never ceases to amaze me. While some are trying to come up with things like fuel cells, mini-nukes and who knows what to lead the pack on new sources of renewable energy, some Californians just … Continue reading
Nuclear Energy – powering our future.
Mr. John Droz, Jr., a physicist and environmental advocate, has long proposed a national plan to promote scientifically sound energy (and environmental) solutions. We thank him for making available this important email he received from Dr. Ed Berry, an atmospheric … Continue reading
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Tagged Edwin Berry PhD, John Droz Jr., John Holdren, John Shanahan, Nuclear Energy
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