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For Nuke Cues, Look to France

US could benefit much from French approach to nuclear power, Times columnist writes

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 24, 2008 12:56 PM CST

(Newser) – Her name is Anne Lauvergeon, but because she’s spearheaded France’s nuclear revolution, commentators call her “Atomic Anne.” And the US desperately needs someone like her, writes the New York Times’ Roger Cohen. Thanks to Lauvergeon’s advocacy, France has thrown aside... Read full story »

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