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America's first power plant, serving a square-mile area.
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Worlds First Flex Fuel Vehical goes into Mass Production
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Dec. 20, 1951 Built in Idaho, barely enough to power a simple string of four, 100-watt light bulbs.
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Permitted the wide use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
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Draws national attention to the dangers of shipping oil
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Congress began to recognize the importance of legislation protecting the ecosystem and natural resources. Curbing the effects of air pollution was one of the first initiatives, as well as establishing the Council on Environmental Quality.
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U.S. trade organization of companies who support the expanded use of geothermal energy.
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Established standards for controlling waste discharge from power plants.
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Formed in 1977, the Natural Gas Policy Act helped open competition in the natural gas market.
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Largest nuclear accident ever takes place in the former Soviet Union
