Nuclear Power Surge Imminent


	Nuclear Power Surge Imminent

egil1313

9-27-2007 11:53 PM

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energy, environment, power, global warming, nuclear power

egil1313 says:

"...in the case of nuclear, that energy payback is not very great considering the immense energy outlay..." R Heinberg

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9-28-2007 12:12 AM

egil1313

http://www.mnforsustain.org/oil_heinberg_puplava_interview_032203.htm

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