Archive for May, 2007
Gov. Whitman Promotes Nuclear Energy in Speech to Florida Economic Club
ASEnergy Co-Chair Touts Benefits of Nuclear Energy in Meeting Rising Demand
TALLAHASSEE, FL, May 30, 2007 – Former EPA Administrator and Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman addressed the Florida Economic Club today in a speech that highlighted the role nuclear energy can play in meeting Florida’s rising electricity demand and addressing the challenges posed by global climate change.
“Our world-class economy depends on world-class grids to trade stocks, [read more]
Co-Chair Gov. Whitman Speaks to the Florida Economic Club
Fresh off the heels of a very successful CASEnergy Capitol Hill Symposium in early May, the coalition hosted yet another great event in Tallahassee, FL. On May 30th, CASEnergy Co-Chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman addressed the Florida Economic Club, where she talked about nuclear power’s role in helping us meet future energy needs.
Click here to view the press release detailing Gov. Whitman’s Speech
An engaged audience of approximately 225 [read more]
Nuclear Power Offers Clean Energy, Clean Air
By Christine Todd Whitman
Tampa Tribune
May 30, 2007
Summer – a time for vacations, the beach, fun in the sun – and high electricity bills.
When the mercury rises, so does demand on the electricity grid. The problem is one of short supply and growing demand. We are more dependent on electricity today than ever before. Our power needs grow each passing year, driven by an increasingly [read more]
Broad Base Support for Clean and Safe Nuclear Energy
CASEnergy Coalition Passes 1,000 Members
WASHINGTON, DC, May 23, 2007 – Today, Clean and Safe Energy Coalition Co-Chairs Christine Todd Whitman and Dr. Patrick Moore announced that the coalition has passed the 1,000 member mark.
Since its inception in April 2006, CASEnergy has attracted a diverse membership of consumers, conservationists, academics, health care advocates, labor organizations, environmentalists, and state and community leaders in support of the role clean and safe [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Applauds Browns Ferry Restart
Restart of Unit 1 Reactor Sign of Positive Growth for the Nuclear Industry
WASHINGTON, DC, May 22, 2007 – Leaders of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition – the CASEnergy Coalition – strongly applaud the restart of the Unit 1 reactor today at the Browns Ferry nuclear power plant in Alabama.
“The restart of Unit 1 at Browns Ferry proves the industry can undertake the large scale building projects necessary [read more]
CASEnergy Symposium on Capitol Hill
CASEnergy Co-Chairs Christine Todd Whitman, former NJ Governor and EPA Administrator, and Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, hosted a lunchtime symposium entitled “The Role of Nuclear in Addressing Our Nation’s Energy Challenges” on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.
The event, held on Capitol Hill, was a great success and united diverse groups representing unions, manufacturers, nuclear utilities and an important environmental organization to discuss our nation’s energy issues. The goal [read more]
CASEnergy Praises the IPCC Report on Global Climate Change
CASEnergy is pleased to learn that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recognized nuclear energy and the important role it can play in meeting global energy needs, while mitigating the effects of global climate change.
The IPCC’s most recent report, “Mitigation of Climate Change,” provides recommendations on how the world must fight global climate change.
In the report, it strongly emphasizes the need to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions, [read more]
CASEnergy Brings Government and Industry Leaders Together to Discuss Nuclear Energy
On Tuesday, May 15th, 2007, in conjunction with its one-year anniversary, the CASEnergy Coalition will be hosting a lunchtime symposium entitled “The Role of Nuclear in Addressing Our Nation’s Energy Challenges.”
The Honorable James Clyburn (D-SC) Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives will deliver the keynote address.
Both CASEnergy Co-Chairs will be attending, with opening remarks delivered by Former NJ Governor and EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman, and [read more]
CASEnergy Supports Wildlife Habitat Council
With the help of the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), wildlife – ospreys, black-eyed Susan, purple coneflowers, endangered gopher tortoises and even American alligators – find protection in natural habitats surrounding nuclear power plants.
A number of CASEnergy Coalition members are familiar with the stellar work of WHC. For our members who have not yet partnered with this organization, we would like to introduce you to this important conservation group.
WHC [read more]