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Energy industry finally focusing on replacing an aging work force, managers say

2015-06-25 21:40:31| Energy - Topix.net

Human-resources managers from some of the Charlotte region's major energy-industry players say making their companies grapple with the urgent need to replace a rapidly aging work force has proved difficult. "It has been a battle to get anything established or funded to deal with this problem," said Debra Hager , Duke Energy's nuclear strategic work force development manager.

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Aging Nuclear Power Plant Must Close Before It Closes Us

2015-06-22 16:39:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

EcoWatch: We must face facts regarding the Indian Point nuclear plant. Its infrastructure is aging, its safety is dubious and most everyone knows it. What many people dont know is that it can be replaced at little cost to ratepayersand energy technologies taking its place would create new economic opportunities for New York. Indian Pointjust 38 miles north of New York Cityis vulnerable to terrorism, has 2,000 tons of radioactive waste packed into leaking pools and relies on an unworkable evacuation plan....

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Aging Cemetery Provides Native Hawaiian Genealogical Details

2015-06-12 02:34:07| Airlines - Topix.net

A University of Hawaii summer seminar is teaching students how to preserve and repair aging Honolulu cemeteries where many Native Hawaiians are buried. Historical researcher Nanette Napoleon says the small neighborhood cemeteries can provide a wealth of information for people tracing their Native Hawaiian genealogy.

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