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Fraud and Imprudence: Hearing into South Carolina Electric & Gas on Failed Nuclear Reactor Construction set for Nov. 1

In testimony filed in advance of the hearing, Friends of the Earth and the Sierra Club contend SCE&G must be held responsible for all costs incurred since construction was approved by the PSC in Febru…
Victory Stories

Ending Dangerous Nuclear Power

Since Friends of the Earth was founded 40 years ago, we have been the United States’ leading voice opposing nuclear energy and exposing the real dangers of nuclear power plants.
Victory Stories

Shutting Down Diablo Canyon

For 40 years, Friends of the Earth has been a leading voice in the U.S. in opposing nuclear reactors. In the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster, it is clear that there can and must be a thorough deba…
New Law Seals Deal in Closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant

Gov. Brown yesterday signed legislation into law implementing the final pieces of a deal to close Diablo Canyon nuclear plant.
Friends of the Earth Releases Ad Aimed at Repeal of South Carolina Law that Enabled $9 Billion Waste at V.C. Summer Project

While the impact of the failed nuclear project is serious in nature and of paramount importance to the energy future of South Carolina, we need to focus attention on the public bailout of SCE&G and Do…
New Aerial Photos of Our 3 New-Nuclear Construction Debacles Released: MOX, Vogtle, VC Summer

No workers or work vehicles can be seen moving on the site though a few cars can be seen parked outside buildings adjacent to the construction site.
California Utilities Commission Affirms Closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant

The plan to close California’s last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, at the end of its current operating lease was approved today by the California Public Utilities Commission.
FERC Rejects Perry’s Power Plan

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today rejected a Department of Energy proposal to change electricity market rules that would have bailed out failing nuclear and coal plants projects.
Statement on Dominion Takeover of SCANA

A bad deal for clean energy in South Carolina and for SCE&G ratepayers, who get stuck paying for the V.C. Summer Nuclear Reactor debacle for 20 years.
S.C. Public Service Commission to Decide on December 20 on Challenge to Friends of the Earth Complaint in Nuclear Reactor Construction Fiasco in South Carolina

The South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) is set to rule on an attempt by South Carolina Electric and Gas to block a complaint by Friends of the Earth and the Sierra Club that seeks to recove…