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After explosion at NY nuclear plant, concerns of environmental damage

Wtvr.com reports on a recent fire and oil leak at New York’s Indian Point nuclear plant: A day after a transformer fire at New York’s Indian Point nuclear plant sent thick, black smoke billowing over the facility, Gov. Andrew Cuomo … Continue reading

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New England slammed as powerful storm churns north

CNN reports on a winter storm hitting the northeastern United States as it makes its way north: New England faced an old enemy Tuesday: Mother Nature. She brought a blizzard with her, one that is hardly unprecedented for this often … Continue reading

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Study: Climate change raises risks of power outages

An article by the Baltimore Sun highlights the vulnerability of communities living on the east coast of the US to increased incidents of power outage as a result of the effects of climate change: With flooding already on the rise … Continue reading

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