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The Palo Verde nuclear power plant near Phoenix, Arizona

Liberals who want a Green New Deal must include nuclear power

22 February 2019

The congresswoman who sponsored the US Green New Deal suggested the plan won’t include any new money for nuclear power – that’s a mistake, says David Titley
nuclear power station near the Vienne river in France

Environmentalists must embrace nuclear power to stem climate change

15 November 2018

The Union of Concerned Scientists has overturned its longstanding opposition to nuclear power. Other green groups should follow suit, says Mark Lynas

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