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The Prime Minister of Japan says there’s a need to restart two reactors for the livelihoods of Japan. This was bound to happens since fossil fuels cost and there’s not enough alt energy in place that’s willing to be adopted. This brings up a better discussion of what can really replace nuclear power? What are people willing to sacrifice and vote for? Bummer for the locals of the Ohi Plant, but that’s how things are going to work at the moment. (Business Week – Ohi Reactors)
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The Billionaire is talking about building reactors in China. The Terrapower reactors are supposed to be greener since they’re using used used uranium from other reactors around the world. It sounds great, and in a much simpler concept, why not find a way that uses NO nuclear material? With his new “invention” it seems to make other reactors and their waste okay. (Mashable – Bill Gates)
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