Press review | 18/02/2010

 

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Obama plans to boost nuclear power

Obama plans to boost nuclear power

 

For the first time in three decades the US wants to build new nuclear power plants. Basing his decision on climate protection arguments, President Barack Obama has agreed to loan guarantees of more than eight billion dollars for the plan. But commentators deny the climate-friendly nature of atomic energy and suspect domestic political motives.

With articles from the following publications:
Süddeutsche Zeitung - Germany, Der Standard - Austria, Expansión - Spain

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