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Japan's leaders give up on quitting nuclear power

By Gavin Blair | 11/06/12

Although Japan's 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster set much of the public against nuclear power, politicians are not convinced.

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Minnesota Power sends linemen to Maryland to restore power in Sandy's wake

By Tom Nehil | 11/05/12

The utility is sending a crew of 13 from Duluth to Baltimore to help restore power to Maryland.

Global Post

America’s solar soldiers

By Katie Drummond | 11/02/12

The Pentagon turns to green energy — to save lives and build military strength.

Political Agenda

Ramsey County opens electric car-charging station at Roseville Library

By Joe Kimball | 10/25/12

This is the county's first charging station; five more are coming in the next year. There are about 30 in the state.

Political Agenda

Ramsey County installs solar water heating equipment atop law enforcement center

By Joe Kimball | 10/09/12

The $230,000 solar array will bring hot water to building that houses a jail, sheriff's offices and courtrooms.

Global Post

EU says almost all its nuclear plants need repair

By Paul Ames | 10/05/12

Stress tests reveal safety shortcomings at most of Europe's nuclear reactors. Their upgrade could cost $32 billion.

Christian Science Monitor

Argentina: Oil nationalization and currency controls divide a nation

By Jonathan Gilbert | 10/04/12

Months after Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s nationalization of the YPF energy company and controversial economic policies, where does Argentina stand?

Political Agenda

Minnesota ranks 9th in national energy-efficiency survey

By Joe Kimball | 10/03/12

The scorecard, prepared by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, rated state policies on energy efficiency.

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Community Voices

Forgetting about cutting gas consumption?

By Conrad deFiebre | 09/17/12

Discouraging the use of gasoline will require more than developing higher-mileage private motor vehicles. No-gas alternatives to driving are key as well.

Christian Science Monitor

Russian nuclear support for Iran limited by distrust

By Scott Peterson | 09/07/12

Russia has trained hundreds of Iranian nuclear scientists and blocked international action against Tehran. But beneath the surface, there is profound distrust.