A new vanguard sounds the alarm

Article Abstract:

Government employees, increasingly alarmed by the deregulation of environmental safeguards during the Reagan and Bush administrations, are helping environmental activists by publicizing cover-ups and leaking classified documents. They are threatened with firings and other disciplinary actions.

Personal narratives, Political activity, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Whistle blowing, Whistleblowing, Public employees, Government employees, Environmentalists, Environmental activists

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Energy policy on the threshold

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Pres Clinton wants to redirect US energy policy so that industry and consumers will depend less on petroleum, use alternative resources that reduce pollution and save natural resources. His plan to tax energy based on heat content of fuels has faltered in light of stiff industry opposition.

Taxation, Clinton, Bill, Environmental aspects, Energy industries, Energy industry, Alternative energy sources, Renewable energy

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Running amuck in the Tennessee Valley

Article Abstract:

The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to spend almost $3 billion to complete Bellefonte despite strong economic, environmental and electric power resource arguments against the plan. This costly approach to expanded electric power undermines efforts to develop alternative energy sources.

Nuclear power plants, Alabama, United States. Tennessee Valley Authority

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