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Waiting Too Long to Make a Mistake

Posted on June 30, 2008

A few bits of news show the nuclear renaissance colliding with the problems besetting the world these days and demonstrating its value every time. And by value, we mean the jingle in the pocket as well as the zap in your sockets. --- Germany, as you may know, was an early supporter of nuclear energy that changed course, at least partly, because its governing coalitions usually include the Green Party, and doing away with nuclear energy is an article of faith for the Greens. But now, with energy plants having to shut down due to legislation, feet are growing colder: RWE AG. said delay...

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germany , legislation , nuclear , nuclear energy , nuclear power , policy , russia