Obama nominates GMU professor as NRC chairman
(Evan Cantwell)
Allison M. Macfarlane served as a member of the White House Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future.
Energy Dept. seeks to help USEC
The department is considering the purchase of experimental centrifuges as a way of channeling money to the ailing nuclear fuel company.
NRC chief Gregory Jaczko resigns
The nation’s chief of nuclear safety announced his resignation Monday after a turbulent three-year tenure during which his leadership and behavior were questioned.
Environmentalists urge Obama to attend Rio Earth summit
The leaders of nearly two dozen environmental groups called on President Obama to attend next month’s Rio+20 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
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An orchard returns
An apple orchard will once again accompany Rock Creek Park’s Peirce Mill.
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Obama administration rejects Keystone pipeline
The supporters and opponents of the controversial pipeline.
Aerial views of coal mining operations
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