Nuclear a major decision - Brown

The government faces a “major decision” on whether to approve a new generation of nuclear power stations, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told MPs.
He said ministers were also looking at possibilities including the greater use of more renewable energy sources.
Speaking during prime minister’s questions, he said the UK would become more “independent” of other countries […]

January 9th, 2008
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Oil prices rise as storms hit U.S.

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices rose Monday as another winter storm pummeled the U.S. with snow, sleet and freezing rain — weather conditions that were expected to boost fuel demand.
Around a foot (30 centimeters) of snow had fallen on parts of the Chicago area, with 10 inches (25 centimeters) in Vermont. The U.S. National […]

December 17th, 2007
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