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Stress tests for Europe`s atomic power plants after nuclear scare in Japan
Stress tests on nuclear reactors, Europe`s future energy mix and the lessons to be learnt from the ongoing nuclear accidents in Japan were the hot issues at Tuesday`s special appearance by EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger before Parliament`s Energy Committee. Mr Oettinger will address members of the Environment Committee on Wednesday.
"We are all affected by the situation in Japan", emphasised the Commissioner, who was concerned about how Japan would control the situation. Although the incidents at the Japanese nuclear plants would have far-reaching implications in Europe, he reassured ... |
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US states accuse polluting power stations of `public nuisance`
Six American states and the city of New York have this week urged the Supreme Court to uphold their right to sue five of the most polluting utilities and force them to reduce carbon emissions, on the grounds their power stations are causing a "public nuisance" by releasing greenhouse gases into the air.
New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced on Monday he had filed a brief ... |
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