More nuclear power plants in MN? Positions of candidates for Governor

[Eric J in MN]

-- State Sen. Tom Bakk: Supports lifting the ban. Believes nuclear energy needs to be a part of the state's energy mix.

-- Former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton: Does not support lifting the ban. Believes there needs to be a solution to the issue of storing nuclear waste before the ban is lifted.

-- Former state Rep. Matt Entenza: Does not support lifting the ban. Believes it takes a long time to build a plant and says there are more immediate jobs benefits for Minnesota if we focus on expanding renewable sources like wind and solar.

-- Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner: Supports lifting the ban. Believes nuclear should be a part of the conversation on future energy needs. She shares concern about waste, but says lifting the ban doesn't mean a nuclear plant would be built here right away.

-- State Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher: Does not support lifting the ban. Is open to having nuclear be part of debate on state's future needs and would consider if a permanent waste storage solution were found.

-- State Sen. John Marty: Does not support lifting the ban. Believes energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy storing should be pursued first.

-- State Rep. Tom Rukavina: Does not support lifting the ban. Believes nuclear remains part of the solution to U.S. energy needs but wants Minnesota to keep the ban until the federal government finds a solution to the issue of storing nuclear waste.

-- Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak: Does not support lifting the ban. Believes developing renewable energy and improving energy efficiency should be priorities before nuclear is considered.

-- State Rep. Paul Thissen: Does not support lifting the ban. Believes Minnesota should keep an eye on developments in nuclear plants that generate and recycle their own waste but says focus in Minnesota should be developing new, green technologies.

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/03/01/candidates-on-nuclear/

[dflprincess]

1. Thanks for checking this out Eric

excellent information.

[Eric J in MN]

3. You're welcome.

I posted information gathered by Elizabeth Dunbar of "Minnesota Public Radio."

[glinda]

2. Thanks!

[becxx]

4. Thanks from me too

This is helpful information. Thanks a lot! (No nukes!!!!!)

[ISUGRADIA]

5. Tom Bakk: Supports lifting the ban.

Just Great! *rolls eyes*