AE's Nuclear Option

The seduction of the South Texas Project

"...news that ... Garza has taken a job promoting nuclear power with New Jersey-based NRG Energy," wrote Public Citizen's..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Nuclear Stalemate

Negotiations between the South Texas (Nuclear) Project and its union workers threaten to meltdown.

"...The word "meltdown" -- when applied to a nuclear power plant -- conjures thoughts of broken reactors, released..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Solar Over Nuclear

"...Austin Energy) has spoken at several public meetings advocating nuclear power. He may be Austin's most animated (perhaps only)..."

March 2, 2009 Postmarks

Nuclear vs. Solar

"...Dear Editor, Concerning the article titled "AE's Nuclear Option" [News, Jan. 21]: There are several misconceptions that..."

Feb. 8, 2011 Postmarks

Oppose 'Nuclear Option'

"...most likely vote on what the Republicans call the "nuclear option." This is about radical Republicans grasping for absolute..."

March 25, 2005 Postmarks

Nuclear, Coal, & Wind in Texas

"...With seven nuclear plants proposed in Texas, local environmental groups are turning..."

Aug. 8, 2007 Columns Post

American Power Pop II

"...be found on Rhino's Shake It Up! -- American Power Pop II CD with 20/20 on the cover). By..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Music Feature by Kent H. Benjamin

Unleashing the Fundraising Power of 'Inframan'

Drafthouse screening Hong Kong sci-fi classic for Stephen Romano

"...beyond bionics! Six thousand light years beyond believability!"), a nuclear-powered, laser-blasting, size-shifting biomechanical marvel, with a plot that precedes..."

June 25, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pandora's Promise

Bringing a fresh voice to an old controversy, this documentary argues that nuclear power is the true green energy.

"...Pandora’s Promise is a fascinating documentary about nuclear power that argues it is the true green energy...."

June 21, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Brassed Off!

"...local “pit” as part of a national trend toward nuclear power. With the whole town in an uproar, only..."

June 13, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Blackhat

Chris Hemsworth stars in Michael Mann's cyber thriller.

"...A nuclear power plant in China is caused to malfunction and..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Louis Black

Chernobyl Diaries

When adventuresome tourists visit the town that housed most of the workers at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, they discover they are not alone.

"...Pripyat, Ukraine, the closest town to the hulking Chernobyl nuclear power plant when it melted down in 1986, seems..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Raspad

"...then the Soviet Union, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded in a catastrophic meltdown and released..."

Aug. 21, 1992 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Will Shill for Nukes

At UT and elsewhere, academic scientists are only too happy to lend their names and reputations to the nuclear power industry

"...published an op-ed article by Sheldon Landsberger, professor of nuclear engineering at UT. Headlined "Funds for nuclear waste storage..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

As other cities catch up, 'Solar Austin' advocates look to prime the green-power pump

"...of South Texas Project 1, our very own little nuclear power plant. Their neighbors who'd signed up for Green..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Letters at 3AM: Obama, Nukes, and Us

President Barack Obama fudges the truth of his nuclear policies

"...Barack Obama told an Iowa audience about "the only nuclear legislation that I've passed." His Illinois constituents had raised..."

April 8, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

What a Dump

What Does Gov. Bush Have Buried in West Texas?

"...clout and financial resources. The senator described how entire nuclear reactors would be dismantled and shipped - from as..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Timing Is Everything

Events in Japan cast a long shadow

"...before the earthquake in Japan triggered the world's worst nuclear emergency in 25 years, the nuclear industry had cause..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Hightower Lowdown

The Bush budget and children's welfare, Pete Domenici and nuclear power & Jonah Goldberg on the joys of sweatshops

"...-- a heart cold enough to ice down a six-pack.Nuclear Sweetheart Corporate lobbyists see the Capitol dome as the..."

April 6, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Meeker Officially Declares for Council

RG4N spokesman challenges Leffingwell.

"...concern a lot of voters is his stance on nuclear power. He came out in favor of nuclear power..."

Feb. 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Will the Nuke Mushroom?

The long-reviled South Texas (Nuclear) Project might actually expand.

"...Plans to expand the South Texas (Nuclear) Project, located in Bay City, were announced last Wednesday,..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Letters at 3AM

Why has the Bush administration ignored warnings about the catastrophes that would befall our nation as a result of a terrorist attack on any of our 103 nuclear plants?

"...The New York Times, March 25: "The Nuclear Regulatory Commission does not keep track of the number..."

April 19, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

"Building Bombs" and "Deadly Deception"

"...couple of days ago, Chasnoff's Deadly Deception: General Electric, Nuclear Weapons & Our Environment is making a timely appearance..."

April 3, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy

"...by 2020, Austin Energy will get 30% of its power from renewable sources, while reducing energy consumption enough to..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Says, 'No, Thanks,' to Investing in New Nukes

City's decision based on an 'apolitical' financial risk analysis, Wynn says

"...energy, so boom! Bing! We're gonna add two new nuclear reactors down at the South Texas Project near Bay..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Cool Cities: AE Task Force

Austin Energy moves one step closer to a generation plan

"...Energy" – more specifically, what magical mix of renewable power the utility ought to establish over the next decade..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...attempted by Rep. Ron Wilson for the West Texas nuclear waste dump. The dump had apparently died an ignominious..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...Energy's troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice wind power, the utility announced plans to significantly lower the price,..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Top 10 Censored Stories of 2000

The news stories that didn't make the mainstream press in 2000

"...water system.2. OSHA Can't -- or Won't -- Help Powerless Workers Award to: Christopher Cook, The Progressive Though focused..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Karynn M. Fish

Postmarks

Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...to the suppression of freedom by the authorities in power under apartheid." (Tom Seigfried, The Dallas Morning News, June..."

June 23, 2000 Column

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    18 »