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April 28, 2011
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The End of Nuclear
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 28, 2011
Even before the disaster in Fukushima, the world's nuclear industry was in clear decline, according to a new report from the Worldwatch Institute. The report, which Worldwatch commissioned months before the Fukushima crisis began, paints a bleak picture of an aging industry unable to keep pace with its renewable energy competitors. "The industry was arguably on life support before Fukushima. When the history of the nuclear industry is written, Fukushima is likely to begin its final chapter," said ... read more

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Berlusconi talks up nuclear on Chernobyl anniversary
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Japan farmers rally against nuclear plant company
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