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What makes IBM's 'green' data center tick
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ch.html">Hyperion has announced that they will be
shipping their self contained nuclear power modules
(batteries) within the... (Read the rest) - Posted by: gary_edwards Posted on: 11/10/08 You are currently: a Guest | Log in | Terms of Use
RE: Is nuclear a good carbonless solution?
gertruded | 09/18/08
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No new nukes...
wmlundine | 09/23/08
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Not perfect, but better than fossil fuels
Chiatzu | 09/24/08
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How many died...
wmlundine | 09/24/08
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Uh, zero.
garys5604 | 09/26/08
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The point is...
wmlundine | 09/30/08
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Six Zeros
davetracer@... | 09/24/08
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RE: Is nuclear a good carbonless solution?
wallis2004 | 09/25/08
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Very true...
wmlundine | 09/25/08
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Look for huge transfers of wealth...
wmlundine | 09/26/08
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RE: Is nuclear a good carbonless solution?
idoallright | 09/26/08
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RE: Is nuclear a good carbonless solution?
BobBishop | 10/01/08
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Well said BobBishop...
wmlundine | 10/01/08
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RTG and the Hyperion Power Generators
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