Small Reactors Could Figure into U.S. Energy Future
CHICAGO, Ill-A new study from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) concludes that small modular reactors may hold the key to the future of U.S. nuclear power generation.
Canada’s Withdrawal From Kyoto Protocol Regrettable – Un Climate Official
Canada’s decision to withdraw from theKyoto Protocol is surprising and regrettable, the United Nations climate change chief Christiana Figueres said today, calling on developed countries to meet the commitments they recently made at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa.
Payroll Tax Bill Passed By Gop Controlled House, Senate Sure To Reject It
WASHINGTON D.C.-The Republican controlled House passed on a 234-193 vote, a one year extension of the payroll tax cut yesterday. All but 10 democrat representatives voted against it. Of the ten who voted for it, all waited until the bill was sure to pass before voting in favor of it.
No Call, No Text, No Update Behind The Wheel: Ntsb Calls For Nationwide Ban On Peds While Driving
Following today's Board meeting on the 2010 multi-vehicle highway accident in Gray Summit, Missouri, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for the first-ever nationwide ban on driver use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) while operating a motor vehicle.