News Articles
MBEF is following strategic national energy news that impacts both the economy and our environment.
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The Hill: US must remain leader in nuclear enrichment
January 17, 2012 by Retired Gen. James L. Jones
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KY3-TV: Senator McCaskill touts 'responsible energy' during visit to Springfield
January 13, 2012 by Mike Landis
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MBEF: MBEF Statement on the Filing of Early Site Permit Legislation
January 13, 2012 by Irl Scissors
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The Fulton Sun: Riddle to file bill to permit expansion of nuclear plant
January 10, 2012 by Don Norfleet
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Southeast Missourian: Sikeston may be at end of low power rates
January 6, 2012 by Scott Welton
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The Quincy Herald-Whig: McCaskill pledges to protect Missouri energy companies from efforts to eliminate the use of coal
January 5, 2012 by Doug Wilson
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri, other coal states in crosshairs of EPA mercury rule
December 22, 2011 by Jeffrey Tomich
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The Joplin Globe: Renewable-energy center near completion at Crowder
December 20, 2011 by Josh Letner
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Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future -- PRESS RELEASE: Renewable Energy Ballot Proposal Requires Families and Small Businesses to Subsidize Electric Rates for Big Corporations
December 19, 2011 by Irl Scissors
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Columbia Daily Tribune: Used nuclear fuel is a good energy source
December 13, 2011 by William H. Miller
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USA Today: Editorial: Japan's nuke meltdown shouldn't close U.S. plants
December 13, 2011 by David Guttenfelder
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USA Today: Electricity bills by state
December 13, 2011 by Dennis Cauchon
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Guest commentary: Labor must get creative in negotiating to survive
November 29, 2011 by Jeff Aboussie
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Roll Call: Fertel: Applying Nuclear Lessons From Fukushima Disaster
November 3, 2011 by Marvin S. Fertel
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Georgia Power boosts oversight at Vogtle project
October 28, 2011 by Kristi E. Swartz
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Yale Environment 360: Britain’s Mark Lynas Riles His Green Movement Allies
October 19, 2011 by Keith Kloor
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Guest commentary: An uncertain future for power plants
October 19, 2011 by Hugh McVey and Dan Mehan
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Electric Light & Power: Farrell's Dominion Leads Troops to Energy Jobs
October 13, 2011 by Kristen Wright
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BusinessWeek: Nuclear Reactors: Keep Building ‘Em
October 7, 2011 by Scott Peterson
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Missouri News Horizon: Representative to introduce legislation on new nuclear plant
October 5, 2011 by Dick Aldrich
A mid-Missouri state representative says building a new nuclear plant would provide 20 times more jobs than the current job creation and tax reform legislation being considered in the General Assembly. [read more]
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CBS St. Louis: Ameren Cites EPA Rules In Closure of 2 Plants
October 4, 2011 by AP
Ameren Corp. plans to close two power plants in Illinois by the end of the year, and the utility blames the cost of complying with new pollution rules issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. [read more]
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Kansas City Star: Missouri can improve its energy efficiency, nonprofit says
October 3, 2011 by Steve Everly
Missourians spend more per person to heat, cool and power their homes and businesses than 44 other states. [read more]
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CBS St. Louis: Survey: Few Aware Of Energy Efficiency Incentives
October 3, 2011 by AP
A new survey indicates that few consumers are taking advantage of tax rebates and incentives for energy efficiency upgrades on appliances, light bulbs, air conditioners and other items. [read more]
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Newswise: The Positive Fallout from Nuclear Deregulation: Increased Efficiency and Reduced CO2 Emissions
September 29, 2011
More than 10 years after electricity deregulation, the nuclear power industry has decreased greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 40 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and saved $2.5 billion a year as a result of operating more efficiently over the past decade, according to a new study. [read more]
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Columbia News-Tribune: Your Opinion: CWIP changes would create 'win-win'
September 28, 2011 by Barry Hart
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