February 4, 2008 -
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is sending a special inspection team to the Global Nuclear Fuel Americas commercial nuclear fuel processing plant near Wilmington, N.C. after an incident last week in which moisture was detected in a vessel containing uranium -- a situation that can lead to a dangerous radiation release. Fortunately, no release occurred.
February 1, 2008 -
Last week, I wrote about signs of the South's growing influence in U.S. politics.
January 31, 2008 -
There are 10 nuclear power plants across the United States that are relying on faulty materials to protect against catastrophic fires. Seven of these plants are located in the South -- and all are owned by companies based in the South.
January 31, 2008 -
In his State of the Union speech this week, President Bush went after his favorite political whipping post: Congressional earmarks -- "special interest projects that are often snuck in at the last minute, without discussion or debate."
January 31, 2008 -
According to a new report by the National Bankruptcy Research Center, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama have the top three highest bankruptcy rates in the nation. Arkansas, Mississippi, and Kentucky round out the top ten.
January 31, 2008 -
Katrina lawsuit vs. Army Corps dismissed
January 30, 2008 -
Bucking a national trend away from coal-burning power plants, North Carolina regulators yesterday issued a permit