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Nuclear industry stagnates, as renewable energy grows

“Renewable energy has proven itself to be a solid investment – growing rapidly and nipping at the heels of the stagnant nuclear power industry.”…..

Renewables Gaining Ground, Without Congress’ Help , E Magazine.com (By Brita Belli), 4 Oct 10, Renewable energy is almost tied with nuclear power in terms of U.S. energy production. The latest figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Energy Review finds that renewable energy sources—biofuels, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar and wind—provided 11.14% of domestic U.S. energy production during the first six months of 2010.

Nuclear power provided 11. 19%.“When Congress resumes its debate on pending energy and climate legislation in the post-election lame-duck session, it would do well to take note of the clear trends in the nation’s changing energy mix,” said Ken Bossong, Executive Director of the SUN DAY Campaign, which promotes the use of renewable energy and serves as an information clearinghouse. “Renewable energy has proven itself to be a solid investment – growing rapidly and nipping at the heels of the stagnant nuclear power industry.”…..
Congress’ inaction means the U.S. is falling further behind the rest of the world in developing new renewable technology; and may lose some 1.9 million jobs over the next decade, many of them in the Midwest, according to an article on FOXIllinois.com…….

Renewables Gaining Ground, Without Congress’ Help (By Brita Belli)

October 5, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, USA | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, nuclear costs, renewable energy, renewables