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Support for more nuke plants in U.S. decreasing, poll finds

Last updated Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 12:03pm

The American public is divided about whether to eliminate federal subsidies for any form of energy and is giving less support to nuclear power and U.S. funding of renewable energy, a new poll has found.

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Utah nuclear plant opponents file lawsuits

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 3:17pm

PRICE -- Two lawsuits led by environmental groups are challenging the state's approval of water rights for what would be Utah's first nuclear power plant.

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Utah a step closer to having a nuclear power plant

Paul Foy The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 7:59pm

SALT LAKE CITY — State Engineer Kent Jones is setting the stage for Utah’s first nuclear power plant to seek federal approvals.

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Utah clears first hurdle for nuke plant

Paul Foy The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 4:41pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- A state engineer is setting the stage for the development of Utah's first nuclear power plant.

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Water rights approved for proposed Utah nuke plant

Josh Loftin The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, January 20, 2012 - 2:23pm

SALT LAKE CITY — The developer of a proposed nuclear power plant in eastern Utah has been given the rights to use about 17.5 billion gallons of water a year from the Green River despite safety and oversight concerns raised by conservationists.

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