Germany says all of its nuclear power plants will be shut by 2022 in the wake of Fukushima crisis in Japan, reversing an earlier policy.

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German nuclear plants to be shut

Germany temporarily shuts down seven of its nuclear power plants while it reconsiders its nuclear strategy.

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German nuclear plants shut down

Complicating a massive search and rescue effort, emergencies at two nuclear power plants in Japan have forced officials to evacuate more than 200,000 people in surrounding areas. In a massive explosion at one of the plants on Saturday morning, one…

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Japan Evacuates 200,000 People

Japan’s massive quake has a dangerous nuclear fallout: Two power plants struggled to cool their core radioactive material Saturday, a Japanese government official said, while a small leak of atomic material has been reported at one of those facilities….

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Japanese Nuke Plant Reports Leak

After declaring its first-ever state of nuclear emergency following the failure of two nuclear power plants due to the violent earthquake and 23-foot tsunami wreaking havoc on Japan, authorities say they will release radioactive vapor to ease pressure…

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Japan to Release Radioactive Vapor at Nuke Plant

The Obama administration says it will regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, amid opposition from industry and many Republicans.

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Energy Secretary Chris Huhne insists the government is committed to plans for new nuclear power plants after a call for reassurance to investors.

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Nuclear power is on track – Huhne