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Nuclear energy is not RENEWABLE, not CLEAN either

How Will Renewables Fare in a Clean Energy Standard?, SustainableBusiness.com News, 2 Feb 2011, We asked our e-newsletter subscribers what they think the ramifications will be if Congress passes a Clean Energy Standard rather than a Renewable Energy Standard (RES).A Clean Energy Standard includes all renewables, and also includes nuclear, natural gas and “clean” coal, whereas a RES only includes true renewables – solar, wind, geothermal, small hydro, ocean energy, etc……

“I think nuclear power has NOTHING to do with a clean, renewable energy future. I live in NYC, downwind from Indian Point, which should have been de-commissioned years ago. It’ caused fish kills in the Hudson, and is a terrorist target that would decimate New York…… Merideth Merideth Genin………………….. How Will Renewables Fare in a Clean Energy Standard?

February 3, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general