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Duke Energy won't do more MOX tests
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Six Calpine Facilities Recognized Through Clean Texas Program
HOUSTON, Nov 17, 2009 -- BUSINESS WIRE - Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN) today announced that six Calpine facilities have been recognized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) with Bronze Level membership in the Clean Texas Program for their efforts to achieve significant environmental results, create environmental awareness and protect air, water and land resources in Texas. More...
China, U.S. announce plan to work together on clean energy
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By Richard Goodwin
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CFC Destruction of Ozone - Major Cause of Recent Global Warming!

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